Senator WATT (Queensland—Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) (14:17): Again, I can tell Senator Paterson—I can repeat the comments that Mr Burgess has made—anyone who fails character tests and fails to the security vetting by ASIO, doesn't get a visa in the first place, and should further information come to light, their visas are cancelled. As I said, we have repeatedly seen the opposition try to make this issue into a political football and break down social cohesion. Mr Burgess, the Director-General of Security with ASIO, has appealed to members of parliament to take a responsible attitude towards this, but the opposition continues to ignore that advice from Mr Burgess. The PRESIDENT: Senator Paterson? Senator Paterson: I just want to give the minister an opportunity to read the brief he has been passed, and perhaps he has the answer. The PRESIDENT: Senator Paterson, you asked your question. I assumed you had a point of order. It is not an opportunity to get up and make a statement. Minister Watt. Senator WATT: It's pretty easy to be a smart alec in this place, and Senator Paterson is doing his best to impersonate me. I know a lot about being a smart alec in this place, and, Senator Paterson, you are a pale imitation! The bottom line is that this government takes the security of our citizens seriously and that involves— (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Paterson, second supplementary?