Senator CASH (Western Australia—Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Employment and Minister for Women) (14:43): I thank Senator Bernardi for his question and a small amount of notice. Senator Bernardi, I have sought advice from the department and I can advise as follows. You are correct that this review was commissioned by the former minister, Minister Pyne. On 24 October 2015, the government announced a review of the Space Activities Act 1998. By way of background for senators, the act establishes a system for the regulation of space activities carried out either from Australia or by Australian nationals overseas. As the government is taking active steps—as Senator Bernardi has pointed out—to promote and develop the space industry in Australia, the review process was an important element of this work. Senator Bernardi also noted the involvement of Professor Steven Freeland, a pre-eminent figure in the field of space law. Senator Bernardi, I am also advised that this review was run by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, who engaged Professor Freeland as a consultant with expertise in the field. I am also advised that the department is rigorous in its processes when conducting such reviews. I am also advised— Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Macdonald! Senator CASH: that there was a review open to public submissions. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Cash, please resume your seat. I can barely hear Senator Cash's answer, so I imagine that Senator Bernardi may be having trouble. Could we please have a little bit less noise so that we can hear Senator Cash's answer? Senator CASH: I'm also advised that the review was open to public submissions, of which 69 were received, including submissions from the peak industry body; key aerospace and defence firms, including Airbus and, Lockheed Martin; universities, including the universities of Sydney, Queensland, Adelaide and New South Wales; and key users of satellite technology in the communications sector, including the Communications Alliance and Optus. The review was an example of collaboration between government, industry and academia that the coalition has championed in the industry, innovation— (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Bernardi, a supplementary question?