Senator HUGHES (New South Wales) (14:56): In evidence given to the Senate's cost-of-living inquiry, Origin Australia revealed that 71,000 residential customers are now on the company's hardship program—an increase of 22 per cent compared to last year. Will Labor accept responsibility— Senator Watt: They'd be the people we tried to help. Senator HUGHES: Sorry, I can't hear myself think over Minister Watt there. Will Labor accept responsibility for the electricity price increases happening under its watch and apologise for breaking its election promise— The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator. The time for asking the question has expired.