Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:12): I thank the senator for her question. I take the opportunity to point out—because I understand this has been the subject of some questioning while I have not been able to be here—that, obviously, Australia lags behind the US and most other developed countries when it comes to vehicle emissions standards. I am sure that the senator would be aware that it is important for us to join the rest of the world and comparable economies in terms of the vehicle efficiency standards. I note that we have had a consultation process. I understand that the ministers are working closely with industry to integrate sensible suggestions into the legislation. We have obviously taken note of changes made to the US standards which were announced this week. These are one of the matters that the government will be considering as we finalise the policy. I am sure that the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Climate Change and Energy will be happy to consider sensible suggestions to ensure the policy does what it is intended to do—that is, to give Australians more choice of vehicles that cost less to drive and cost less to charge. Senator McKenzie: That they can't afford. Senator WONG: The interjection from Senator McKenzie is interesting, because it suggests that putting in place something similar to what other developed countries have will somehow cause the sky to fall in. I am reminded of the long history of hyperbole on that side when it comes to climate policy. We remember, don't we, the 'Whyalla wipeout' and the $100 roasts? Barnaby Joyce has certainly ensured that members of the National Party and parts of the Liberal Party certainly exaggerate, but we will continue to be sensible. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator McKenzie, first supplementary?