Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:41): I thank Senator Birmingham for his second supplementary question. I simply don't accept the premise of your question. Opposition senators interjecting— Senator FARRELL: Listen to some of the facts— The PRESIDENT: Minister Farrell, please resume your seat. Order! Minister Farrell, please continue. Senator FARRELL: In this country, inflation peaked lower and later than in most of the G7 nations that you're referring to. Senator Birmingham interjecting— Senator FARRELL: You ask me the questions, and then you interrupt me when I'm giving you the answers. The reason for that— The PRESIDENT: Minister Farrell, please resume your seat. I just called the Senate to order and, the minute the minister got to his feet, the disorder started again. Please listen in silence. Minister, please continue. Senator FARRELL: Thank you, President, for that protection. Given inflation peaked later in Australia, its moderation is only slightly behind. Inflation is moderating, but it will remain higher than we'd like for longer than we'd like. We've said that. Our economic plan is engineered to ease pressure— (Time expired)