Senator RUSTON (South Australia—Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) (16:37): I seek leave to make a short statement. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator RUSTON: Public safety is this Liberal-National government's first priority. States are responsible for protecting people from sharks. The full range of options should be considered consistent with national law. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 1272, as amended, standing in the name of Senator Whish-Wilson be agreed to.