Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Finance and Deregulation) (14:40): I am somewhat surprised to get a question on climate change. Senator Brandis interjecting— Senator WONG: I will take that interjection because— The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong, ignore interjections and just address the question. Senator WONG: I have just been asked by Senator Brandis not to be patronising, and that is one of the funniest things that has been said in this chamber. The PRESIDENT: Ignore the interjections, Senator Wong. They are disorderly. Senator Conroy interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Conroy, I am seeking to listen to Senator Wong. Senator Wong, you have got the call. Senator WONG: I am trying to compose myself after that interjection. In response to Senator Bernardi's question, the government has made clear its view about the importance of ensuring any policy in this area does recognise the importance of the energy sector. Obviously, these are issues that were addressed in the former Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. The government set out its policy very clearly on that occasion. These policy matters are in the process of being discussed through the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee. Senator Ian Macdonald: Multi-party? Two party. Senator WONG: As I recall, the opposition were invited. They chose, on this issue of importance to the nation's future, to simply play a negative game, to turn their backs on the legacy of Prime Minister Howard, who sensibly approached the issue through the Task Group on Emissions Trading, and to simply run the sorts of political stunts that we have seen. That is on their heads. We are not going to allow their negativity to stop this government working through what is a very important reform of the nation's future, a problem that is not going to go away. On this issue of what is included in the policy, all of those details will be made clear. (Time expired)