Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:41): I thank Senator Steele-John for the question. Yes, I am aware of the coup d'etat in Chile which took place on this day in 1973. The tragedy that that was has been well documented. On this anniversary, we recognise the widespread suffering, the torture, the enforced disappearances and the human rights abuses which occurred during the brutal dictatorship over 17 years. I also want to recognise the Chilean diaspora and its contribution to Australia. There are many who arrived in this country as a consequence of what occurred in 1973 and the ensuing dictatorship. This commemoration serves as a sombre reminder of the importance of safeguarding democracy and the rule of law against attempts to use violence for political gain. I do have some concerns about some of the commentary that has been engaged in by the Greens political party. I appreciate the position you have on the US alliance. It is not the position— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator WONG: Would you like me to respond? You can all talk. The PRESIDENT: I beg your pardon. Senator Steele-John. I thought you were holding up a document, but you're seeking a point of order. Senator Steele-John: I can't stand. Necessarily— The PRESIDENT: I appreciate that, but you did raise your hand. I thought you had a document. Senator Steele-John: Thank you, President. On relevance: my question specifically related to the minister's giving to the Senate a commitment to declassify documents related to ASIS's involvement in the coup. I would ask you to draw her to that element of the question. The PRESIDENT: Senator Steele-John, your question had a very preamble which the minister is also entitled to address her response to. The minister is being relevant. Senator WONG: I was actually making the point, Senator Steele-John, that, whilst I understand that your political party and you personally have different views on the US alliance, we do not share those views. Senator Shoebridge: This is about undermining democracy Senator WONG: Senator Shoebridge, is it your question or is it Senator Steele-John's? I'm happy for you to take a point of order, Senator Shoebridge. The PRESIDENT: I call Senator Shoebridge to order. Senator Wong, have you finished your question? Senator Shoebridge interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Shoebridge, I have called you to order. Minister Wong, have you finished your contribution? Senator WONG: I note that some of the commentary from the Greens has very much focused on the alliance point. The PRESIDENT: Senator Steele-John, a first supplementary.