Senator CASH (Western Australia) (14:51): Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Given that almost 16,000 people have now arrived on 286 illegal boats since the government's decision to abolish the proven border protection policies of the former Howard government— Government senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: On my right! Senator Cash is entitled to be heard in silence. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order on both sides! Senator CASH: including more than 9,200 people on 145 boats since Prime Minister Gillard politically executed Mr Rudd for the first time, will the government now admit that it was wrong to abolish the Howard government's proven border protection measures? Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! When there is silence we will proceed.