Senator CARR (Victoria—Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Defence Materiel) (15:02): Manufacturing employment was at 953,500 people in the December quarter of 2011, which is actually a net increase of 7,900 people. I will introduce one moment of fact there. Opposition senators interjecting— Senator CARR: You asked the question about the automotive industry and I responded. What I will always say in response to you is that we remain undaunted in our efforts to actually work to ensure the prosperity of the Australian people, and we remain committed to that task. We are unashamed in efforts that we have taken to defend working people, and it is a pity you did not show more interest in the prosperity of the people of this country. Senator Chris Evans: Mr President, I ask that further questions be placed on the Notice Paper.