Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:05): I thank Senator Scarr for his second supplementary question. Well, just on the referendum, the Prime Minister— Senator McKenzie: Down! Down! The PRESIDENT: Senator McKenzie! Senator FARRELL: the Prime Minister went to the last election saying he would hold a referendum on an Indigenous Voice— Senator Scarr: You're still talking about the referendum. Senator FARRELL: for the Australian Constitution, and he did exactly what he said he was going to do. Honourable senators interjecting— Senator FARRELL: He put the referendum— The PRESIDENT: Minister Farrell, please resume your seat. Senator Birmingham: He also promised cheaper mortgages. How's that going, Don? The PRESIDENT: Senator Birmingham, I have just sat the minister down because of the interjections, particularly on my left. Thank you, Minister. Please continue. Senator FARRELL: The Prime Minister of this country stuck to his guns. He said he was going to do it and that's what he did. Regrettably, the Australian people said no, and we accept their decision. Since that time, of course, we have been putting downward pressure on inflation. What did the coalition—your parties—do? Senator Scarr: Downward pressure? It's going up! The PRESIDENT: Senator Scarr, you've asked the question. Senator FARRELL: They voted against lower energy prices, they voted against cheaper child care— (Time expired)