Senator LUNDY (Australian Capital Territory—Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Sport) (14:16): It is clear by the opposition's interjections in the Senate yesterday, and their opposition to a bill that supports local workers today, that they have no regard for Australian jobs. The opposition refuses to recognise that some employers are using unscrupulous practices to rob Australians of real job opportunities. In contrast, the Gillard government is committed to supporting Australian jobs, while the opposition continues to oppose— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Lundy, resume your seat. When there is silence, we will proceed. I remind honourable senators that time for debating the issue is after question time. If you have a contribution to make there is a full half-hour then in which to debate the issues. Senator LUNDY: Perhaps the opposition will resist their interjections while I complete the answer to my question. They do not like to hear this stuff, Mr President. We are, of course, committed to supporting Australian jobs while those opposite continue to oppose the protections we are seeking to put in place. Let me be clear on this point: if an Abbott government was managing Australia's temporary skilled worker program it is clear now that it would be open slather. There would be no protections, no restrictions, bringing in whoever they want with no priority for employing Australian skilled workers first. That is not the way the 457 class temporary skilled worker visa system is supposed to operate at all. (Time expired)