Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (15:00): I reject those assertions contained in that question. I would make the point that Senator Gallagher has provided a statement and answered questions to this Senate, even going to whether or not someone was an old friend. I would make the point also that there are those who did owe the woman in question, Ms Higgins, a duty of care, and those persons still have failed to take responsibility for their action. I— Senator Henderson interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Please continue, Senator Wong. Senator WONG: Yes, it is a serious statement to make, Senator Henderson, and it is— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator WONG: I think when those opposite seek to blame everyone but themselves, and, frankly, as Senator Gallagher has outlined, send a message to women around this country that you will be punished if you— (Time expired)