Senator McCARTHY (Northern Territory—Minister for Indigenous Australians) (14:06): I can certainly say this to the good senator from Western Australia: we have a minister here in the federal government who is very, very dedicated to wanting to ensure there is care and concern right across the country. I think you are coming into this chamber wanting to cause fights over things that are totally unnecessary. We are certainly very supportive of the farming industry, and we certainly will— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator McCARTHY: take on any of those issues. I know the minister will—you don't even want to listen. You don't even want to listen! Senator Watt: So rude! Senator McCARTHY: You're so rude. The PRESIDENT: Just a moment, Senator Birmingham. I'm waiting for silence. Senator Birmingham: I have a point of order on direct relevance. The question was very clearly specific about IV fluid shortages and the impact on animals and veterinary practices. The minister, in more than half the time available, has come nowhere close to veterinary practice or to animals let alone to IV fluid shortages. Please draw her to the question. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Birmingham. Just a moment, Minister McCarthy. I would very happily draw the minister to the question, but I also note that there have been a number of interjections, which the senator is also entitled to answer. I suggest, if you want the question answered, control the interjections. Senator McCARTHY: As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by the other side, we do have a minister who is very prepared to meet with the sector and work with the sector. I just repeat for those opposite who don't want to listen that we do believe in investing here, unlike you— (Time expired)