Senator DUNIAM (Tasmania—Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries and Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism) (16:59): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator DUNIAM: The Morrison government recognises the plight of victims of thalidomide and understands that they have suffered from circumstances outside of their control. The experience of thalidomide has been a national tragedy. The government is working on finalising its response as a matter of priority. A response to the recommendations of the Senate inquiry is complex and requires cross-portfolio consideration. Therefore, we will not be dictated to on timing by those who have never been in a position to enact change nor those who failed to enact change when they were in a position to do so. Question agreed to.