Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia—Minister for Finance, Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:04): A better question would be: Why are Senator Ciccone and the Labor Party so intent on trying to scare people with falsehoods, lies and mistruths? Why is it that those opposite have checked themselves out of any sort of rational policy debate and instead just want to try to run another scare campaign? On this side of parliament, we are about trying to get things done that create more jobs, and our government has succeeded. Senator Watt interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Watt! Senator BIRMINGHAM: Through our first six years, Senator Watt, we created 1½ million more jobs for Australians. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! I doubt anyone in the chamber can hear me with my open microphone, there was so much noise. I'm going to ask for some restraint. Senator Farrell interjecting— The PRESIDENT: I couldn't hear him either, Senator Farrell, there were too many interjections. Senator BIRMINGHAM: I'm pleased Senator Farrell could hear me, because I was talking about the more than 1½ million additional jobs created through the first six years of our term in government, with workforce participation hitting record levels and women's workforce participation hitting record levels. We want to make sure that we get back to that point post-pandemic, and the only thing in our way is you lot. (Time expired)