Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:28): Thank you, Senator Hanson, for the question. Yes, we are. It's not simply our assessment; it's the assessment of those involved in the energy markets, and those assessments are public. It is the case that the lack of policy certainty over the last decade has meant we have seen an increase in energy prices, combined with the international circumstances we see, which are well known to everyone in this chamber, including the war on Ukraine and the way in which energy supplies are being utilised as part of that, essentially— Senator Hanson: Don't blame the war in Ukraine! Senator WONG: Senator Hanson, with respect, it's not simply me saying this; this is what global markets are saying. This is what developed economies around the world are saying. If you go to Europe and you understand what is occurring in Europe and what is occurring in global markets, it is affecting Australia's energy costs, as costs are being affected around the world. Senator Rennick interjecting— Senator WONG: Senator Rennick—a bit of economic irrationality over there, fair enough! The reality is the market is not where you are. Senator Hanson, we deeply appreciate how difficult the increase in energy costs is for Australian households. Senator Rennick interjecting— Senator WONG: Sorry; I don't know how to respond to the interjection from Senator Rennick! We understand how difficult it is. The government is very seized of this. I would make the point to you that a rational position that was in place over so many years under those opposite meant that we saw supply exit the system, and we know if supply exits the system what happens to price. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Before I call Senator Hanson for her first supplementary, I remind senators on both sides this is crossbench time. They get limited opportunity, and interjections are disorderly. I would appreciate Senator Hanson having the benefit of hearing Minister Wong's responses in quiet. Senator Hanson, a first supplementary question?