Senator RUSTON (South Australia—Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) (16:21): I seek leave to make a short statement. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator RUSTON: Minister Price addressed this issue in question time during the previous sitting of this parliament. She spoke to past President Tong and she apologised. He thanked her for her call. Australia values its strong relationship with Pacific nations, including Kiribati. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 1165, standing in the name of Senator Hanson-Young, be agreed to.