Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:00): The first point I would make is it appears that the first question on both days this week from the opposition has been about the actions of a state government. I'm pleased that they are so supportive of what this government is doing that they don't appear to be able to ask questions critical of what our policy is. But, as the minister well knows, the issues around the Western Australian legislation are matters for the Western Australian government. I would make the point that I understand that the shadow Attorney-General, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, is amongst those who wish to conflate those issues in her opposition to the Voice. Anybody who has been to Western Australia or who has spoken to any Western Australians will know that that is a political tactic because you oppose the Voice. I've been in politics for a while, and I think we all understand the scare campaign, and Senator Cash is good at those. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order on both my left and my right! Before Senator Wong got to her feet, I asked for silence during her answer. Minister, please continue. Senator WONG: In relation to the second point I am surprised, given the comments of your own deputy leader, Ms Ley, in relation to Indigenous heritage protection, that you would ask me whether or not we should abandon them. The minister and now Deputy Leader of the Opposition told the Australian in November 2021 that Indigenous heritage protection remains all too complex, and it needs to be addressed through a national conversation. The options paper you're asking me about was commissioned by you. The options paper you are writing a scare campaign on was commissioned by you, and if you ever wanted an example of why those opposite use every argument they can to oppose the Voice— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong, please resume your seat. Senators, once again, twice now I have asked for silence during the answer, and you have completely disregarded my direction. I'm not asking you. It's a direction. Minister, please continue. Senator WONG: The options paper in relation to Indigenous heritage protection was commissioned under you, and I think the scare campaign you are running is really reprehensible. (Time expired) Senator Watt interjecting— Senator Henderson interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Watt and Senator Henderson! Senator Cash, first supplementary?