Senator EDWARDS (South Australia) (14:51): Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Evans. Can the minister explain why the government has allocated only 19 days to consider 19 bills in a single committee for its carbon tax legislation, effectively giving one minute per member per bill for debate? Government senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Edwards, resume your seat. I remind those on my right that the senator is entitled to be heard in silence. Senator EDWARDS: Does the minister consider this adequate parliamentary scrutiny— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Edwards, resume your seat. It is on both sides. Senator EDWARDS: Does the minister consider this to be adequate parliamentary scrutiny and parliamentary accountability for what will be one of the biggest and most complex legislative changes in this nation's history?