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) (14:42): Perhaps Senator Duniam would like to stand in the Tasmanian election that is currently underway. Senator Duniam: No, I'm a senator for Tasmania. Senator GALLAGHER: Right. Okay. You seem very interested in state matters, Senator Duniam. Senator Duniam interjecting— Senator GALLAGHER: No, but you're very interested in what— Senator Duniam: I am interested in what you have to say, however. Senator GALLAGHER: But you're very interested in what state politicians are saying during a state election campaign. The Commonwealth government has an agreement in place with the Victorian and Tasmanian governments. There is an option for the Tasmanian government to sell their share of the project to the Commonwealth but only once the first cable of Marinus is fully operational. I don't think it's useful for us to get involved in state campaigns. They'll no doubt traverse a range of issues. The Marinus Link is a project we are committed to, it's going ahead, and of course we will work with whatever government forms government in Tasmania when that election is complete.