Senator CORMANN (Western Australia) (14:52): My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Wong. Does the Gillard government now recognise that the dodgy and ill-thought-out mining tax deal it negotiated, exclusively and in secret with the three biggest mining companies, has provided a direct— Government senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Order on my right! Senator Cormann, continue. Senator CORMANN: Does the Gillard government now recognise that the dodgy and ill-thought-out mining tax deal it negotiated exclusively and in secret with the three biggest miners, has provided a direct federal government incentive to state and territory governments around Australia to increase royalties on iron ore and coal?