Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:18): First, Senator Faruqi, I think you'd do well to consider the advice of the head of ASIO, Mr Burgess, who said, given the division in our community, given the heightened tension—obviously this conflict is distressing. It is distressing for Australia's Jewish community, and it is distressing for Australia's Palestinian communities and for their supporters. There are many Australians who know people who have died in this conflict. He said: We all need to watch our language because there is a direct connection between inflamed language and inflamed tension and violence. Senator Faruqi: That's right—hide away! Senator WONG: Senator Faruqi, I will say it again because I think it's important that your party hears. Senator Waters: Through the chair. Senator WONG: Through the chair. ASIO head, Mike Burgess, said: We all need to watch our language because there is a direct connection between inflamed language and inflamed tension and violence. So I would have hoped— An honourable senator interjecting— Senator WONG: In terms of loss of life, I think you've heard me very clearly, including at the UN, talk about the loss of life. You have heard me, including at the United Nations General Assembly in our national statement, speak very directly about the loss of life. We take a principled position that we mourn the loss of all lives, all civilian lives. The answer I gave to Senator Birmingham before about international law—that includes protection for civilians and the need to be proportionate in your response. That remains our position, and we will continue to work with the international community. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, first supplementary?