Senator FIERRAVANTI-WELLS (New South Wales) (14:13): My question is to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr. I refer to the United Nations Agreement for the Establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy as an international organisation, which came into force into Australia in August this year. Does the minister recall that the stated aims of this academy are to promote effective— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! When there is silence on both sides, I will ask Senator Fierravanti-Wells to continue. Senator FIERRAVANTI-WELLS: Does the minister recall that the stated aims of this academy are to promote effective and efficient prevention and combating of corruption? Given the evidence of serious corruption by Mr Eddie Obeid and Mr Ian Macdonald, both of whom the minister included and retained in his ministry when he was Premier of New South Wales— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Fierravanti-Wells, resume your seat. Senator FIERRAVANTI-WELLS: Mr President, I wonder if the time could be restarted. The PRESIDENT: No, just continue, Senator Fierravanti-Wells. Senator FIERRAVANTI-WELLS: Given the evidence of serious corruption by Mr Obeid and Mr Macdonald, both of whom the minister included and retained in his ministry when he was Premier of New South Wales and both of whom he defended and protected, does the minister consider that the recent history of the New South Wales Labor Party would make a good case study for those attending the new anti-corruption academy? Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! When the debate across the chamber ceases, we will proceed.