Senator FARUQI (New South Wales) (14:23): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education. Senator Hughes interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, I'm sorry. Senator Hughes, I called you to order, and you've continued to interject. I now have called Senator Faruqi to— Senator Hughes interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Hughes, do not argue with me! You're not in a debate with me. I am calling you to order. You are out of order. Senator Faruqi, please start your question from the beginning. Senator FARUQI: Thank you, President. My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education. News reports today say that Minister Clare is considering the idea of a national student ombudsman to protect students from physical or sexual assaults on campus or in university accommodation. Minister, sexual violence on campuses is widespread and systemic. Hundreds of students are sexually assaulted every single week. Every student has the right to be safe at uni, but it's clear universities have failed to protect students and that the government must step in. Tireless campaigning from advocates, including EROC, Fair Agenda, and the STOP Campaign, has brought the government to the table to finally act. Minister, can you confirm that the government— Senator McKenzie interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator McKenzie, you've been called to order. Senator Faruqi, please continue. Senator FARUQI: Thank you, President. Minister, can you confirm that the government will set up a national student safety ombudsman with real teeth which is independent, transparent, and has expert-led oversight of universities?