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 Sterle for the question. I have recently also seen the media in relation to Tip Top. Can I just say the government takes the safety, as we all do, and I know you do, in particular, Senator Sterle, of all road users, including truck drivers, very seriously. That is why, as senators would be aware, we're investing $75 billion in infrastructure from 2017-18 to 2026-27, including a number of programs specifically targeting road safety. Senator Sterle, I would say if there are any drivers who are concerned about the safety of their vehicles, they should immediately contact the road transport authorities— The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Cash. Please, resume your seat. Senator Sterle, on a point of order? Senator Sterle: A point of order, Mr President, on relevance. I specifically and clearly asked the minister when she first became aware—she said she has, but not when—of the conditions experienced by the Tip Top drivers, and, as importantly, what action she has since taken. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Sterle. As you know, I can't instruct the minister how to answer a question. I can, however, remind the minister of the question, as you have, kindly, done as well. Senator Cash. Senator CASH: As I've stated, if there are any drivers who are concerned across Australia about the safety of their vehicle, they should immediately contact the road transport authority in their state. The government has a strong track record, in particular, Mr President, as you would know, when it comes to standing up for owner-drivers. We have also made it very, very clear that we're investing in road safety to ensure that drivers across Australia benefit from increased safety on the roads. And, in particular, Senator Sterle, in relation— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Cash, please resume your seat. Senator Cameron? Senator Cameron: Mr President, this is on relevance. The minister was asked: when did she first become aware and what actions has she taken? That's the key issue here. The PRESIDENT: Senator Cameron, as you know, the minister is also allowed to address other elements of the question. There were other elements of the question. I take the opportunity to remind the minister of the entire question. Senator CASH: As I said, the government makes an ongoing investment in relation to road safety because we are aware that you need to ensure the safety of drivers on the road. But, Senator Sterle, also in relation to— Senator Sterle: A point of order, once again on relevance, Mr President. I've clearly asked about the conditions at Tip Top. I did not mention the condition of the trucks, which are highly maintained anyway. I did not mention anything about the roads that these drivers are on. It is the conditions at Tip Top where they get screwed down— The PRESIDENT: Senator Sterle, I've reminded the minister of the question. The minister is entitled to answer the preamble to the question as well. Senator CASH: As I was saying, owner-drivers are covered by the Independent Contractors Act 2006 and, if they have concerns in relation to their contracts, they can also apply to the Federal Court or the Federal Circuit Court to have a review of the contract on the grounds that the contract is harsh or unfair. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Sterle, a supplementary question?