Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Vice-President of the Executive Council) (14:37): Yes, the government does remain committed to Marinus Link. It's a very important project. The agreement between the Victorian, Tasmanian and Commonwealth governments to deliver the Marinus Link has included an option for the Tasmanian government to sell their share of the project to the Commonwealth since September last year, which has been public. But, importantly, this option only comes into effect once the first cable of Marinus is fully operational. This is an important project, which is why we've been getting on, through the work of Minister Bowen, to reach agreements. Again, it's an area where we saw the former government vacate the field, in making sure that we were preparing our energy system for the future. Marinus is one of those important projects. It remains critically important. It will deliver substantial benefits on both sides of the Tasman, including about 2,400 jobs. Opposition senators interjecting— Senator GALLAGHER: There was very little progress made on this project in your decade in government. But I do note the support of those opposite for the project, and I acknowledge it will provide the affordable, reliable, sustainable electricity that's required not just in Tasmania but on the mainland. Our approach is to work closely and in good faith with all states and territories on crucial energy projects and policies, and that is what we will continue to do, Senator Duniam. The PRESIDENT: Senator Duniam, a first supplementary?