Senator COLBECK (Tasmania—Minister for Sport and Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services) (14:50): As I've indicated a number of times already—and I'm prepared to do so again—the government's position with respect to the vaccination program is that it should remain voluntary. The mandates that are being applied in states and territories are mandates that are being applied under state and territory law, not Commonwealth law. The Commonwealth's position in respect of those is that the mandates should be appropriate and proportionate in identified high-risk settings, events and contexts, and should be given effect through state and territory public health orders, which is exactly what's happened through the process. But our position throughout— The PRESIDENT: Minister, please resume your seat. On a point of order, Senator Ciccone? Senator Ciccone: On direct relevance, for the second time: I've been very specific. Has the minister sought any advice? That was the heart of the question that I asked. The PRESIDENT: I'm listening carefully to the minister's answer. You've brought him back to the question. I will continue to listen to the minister's answer. Minister, you have the call. Senator COLBECK: So the government's position has not changed throughout the administration of the vaccination program. I've indicated to you the circumstances under which they should apply, and I will take on notice whether any new advice has been requested by the government. The PRESIDENT: Senator Ciccone, a second supplementary question?