Senator MCALLISTER (New South Wales—Minister for Emergency Management and Minister for Cities) (14:54): I am aware that the Minister for the Environment and Water has placed a protection order on a site near Regis Resources' McPhillamy gold project in New South Wales. This decision, as I understand it, affects the proposed site for Regis's tailings or waste dam; it does not stop the development of the mine. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Order across the chamber! The minister is answering the question. Senator MCALLISTER: I understand that Regis Resources has assessed around four sites and 30 potential options for the tailings dam. I hope that the company can find an alternative site for its tailings and waste dam. Genuine partnership with First Nations people is essential for the Australian mining sector to reach its full potential, and the Australian government is committed to that goal. The government has been unequivocal in its support for mining, which employs 300,000 Australians, announcing very significant measures for resources in the budget. I will make the observation that there are striking similarities between this decision and a decision made by the former minister for the environment, Ms Susan Ley, who is now the deputy Liberal leader. Back in 2021, she made a very similar decision just down the road from this same site. She made that decision after listening to the views of the same local traditional owner group, the Wiradjuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation and she said at the time she was protecting it because of its cultural significance. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Duniam, a first supplementary?