Senator CASH (Western Australia—Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women) (15:08): In relation to the supplementary question I can report to the Senate that to date the government in the reporting period to 8 November has conducted eight weekly media briefings. As required, we have provided additional information in relation to specific incidents. But if the senator is so interested in information, let me give the senator some. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! On both sides! I am listening to the answer that Senator Cash is giving. Senator CASH: In the 51 days prior to the start of Operation Sovereign Borders, 2,311 people arrived in Australia illegally by boat. Since the commencement of Operation Sovereign Borders under this government on 18 September 2013 there has now been a 76 per cent reduction in the number of illegal arrivals coming to Australia—a 76 per cent reduction. We do not resile from the strong policy stance that we are taking. Senator Abetz: Mr President, I ask that all further questions be placed on the Notice Paper.