Senator CASH (Western Australia) (14:02): Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Will the minister now admit that the government made monumental policy mistakes when it reversed the Howard government's policies by closing offshore detention, refusing to turn back boats when it was safe and possible to do so and sending clear signals to people smugglers that Australia was open for their business once again? Senator Wong: It's not safe and it's not possible! Senator Abetz: It is not what Houston said, Penny, nor what Kevin Rudd said. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! When there is silence we will proceed. I will call the minister when there is silence.