Senator CORMANN (Western Australia—Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:11): What the Prime Minister did today, together with the foreign minister, was announce a number of important measures to reinforce our commitment to efforts towards resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, further strengthen our valuable relationship with Israel and, indeed, re-examine Australia's policy in relation to Iran's nuclear ambitions. These decisions have been taken after careful consideration, are fundamentally in Australia's national interests and reflect our national values. The Australian government remains firmly committed to a two-state solution that allows Israel and a future Palestinian state to exist side by side in peace and security within internationally recognised borders. The government is consistently encouraging both sides to continue a dialogue and negotiations towards a peaceful settlement. In supporting a two-state solution, the government will vote no in the upcoming UN General Assembly resolution on the Palestinian Authority chairing the G77; consider recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel without prejudice to its final boundaries, while acknowledging East Jerusalem as the expected capital of a future Palestinian state; and look at the merits of moving Australia's embassy to West Jerusalem. The Prime Minister also indicated that he's considering a review of Australia's policy towards the Iran Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The PRESIDENT: Senator Carr, on a point of order. Senator Kim Carr: Mr President, this is a straightforward question of relevance. The minister was asked a direct question in regard to Mr Turnbull's comments as to why the policy should not be pursued, and he was asked whether or not that policy was right. The minister has come nowhere near answering that direct question. I'd ask you to draw his answer to the question specifically. The PRESIDENT: You've drawn the minister's attention to the question. I am listening carefully. He has 34 seconds remaining. In my view, the substance of the minister's answer was addressing the material in the question. I'll continue to listen, and you've drawn the minister's attention to the question. Senator CORMANN: As I've indicated to the Senate on behalf of the Prime Minister, today we have announced a process to reassess a number of important policy issues. This is government 101: you make judgements about where you are, you make judgements on where you think we should be and you make judgements on the best way forward, and you consider these matters carefully. The Prime Minister, together with the foreign minister, today set out the process that we will follow to make sure that happens. The PRESIDENT: Senator Urquhart, a supplementary question.