Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Finance and Deregulation) (14:49): Here we go—I think it is Groundhog Day again here in the Senate, despite their promise to do something different. They obviously do not want to talk about the economy, because they are in such disarray when it comes to budget numbers. Senator Brandis: You are the government that has never produced a surplus. Senator WONG: I am very happy, Senator Brandis, if you want to debate surplus. Have you seen what Mr Robb has said? He has walked away from the surplus. How embarrassing! The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong, answer the question that has been asked and ignore the interjections. Senator WONG: Mr President, I am responding to the interjection from Senator Brandis. And bring it on: if you want that debate, I am happy to have it. The PRESIDENT: Ignore the interjections, Senator Wong. Interjections are disorderly. Senator Wong, continue with the answer. Senator WONG: We see Mr Robb walking away from a surplus, because you know you cannot find the money. But coming back to Senator Edwards, as a senator for South Australia, I appreciate his interest in jobs. I wonder whether that is extended to talking Mr Abbott around when it comes to reducing the ongoing support for the car industry, including in our home state. If he really cared about jobs, which he suggests he does in that question, why is it that his party is telling South Australian car workers and relevant industries that they no longer deserve further support. In relation to the carbon price, we have made it very clear— Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting— Senator WONG: Senator Macdonald, clearly your mood did not improve over the holidays, and that is a pity for all of us in this chamber. Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting— Senator Abetz interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Wong, continue. Senator WONG: What I was saying is that the government has in place a very strong package of support for families across Australia in all states, not just South Australia, for taxpayers earning up to $80,000 a year. There are tax cuts, which will be taken away by those opposite should they win government. For families, there are increases in family tax benefits. For age pensioners, there are increases in the age pension. (Time expired)