Senator McGRATH (Queensland—Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) (16:19): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator McGRATH: The government acknowledges that senators are elected through a legitimate democratic voting method and recognises and respects the role of the Senate as a house of review and the states' house in the Australian parliamentary system. The government will continue to engage respectfully with all senators to secure the passage of its legislative agenda. Question agreed to.