Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia) (14:27): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Senator Wong. Does the minister accept the statement of BHP Billiton's CEO Marius Kloppers that: …if you increase the cost you will get less investment than you had before. Senator Conroy: Profit of $24 billion in one year! Senator BIRMINGHAM: Does the minister equally accept that Labor's carbon tax plan increases the cost— The PRESIDENT: Senator Birmingham, just resume your seat. Senator Conroy, I need to listen to the question. I do, in spite of what you might think. Senator Birmingham, would you repeat that last part of the question. I missed it. Senator BIRMINGHAM: Thank you, Mr President. Does the minister equally accept that Labor's carbon tax plan increases the cost of doing business in Australia?