Senator CORMANN (Western Australia—Minister for Finance) (14:44): Mr President, I would invite you to reflect on the question that was just asked because I believe that Senator Whish-Wilson is actually asking me for a legal opinion, which I do not think is the appropriate thing to ask me to do. But let me just make the general point again— Senator Whish-Wilson: Mr President, I am seeking clarification on relevance. I was not asking for a legal opinion. Those words were not mentioned. I was asking the minister— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Whish-Wilson, what is your point of order? Senator Heffernan interjecting— Senator Whish-Wilson: And certainly Senator Heffernan and the Nationals would be very interested in knowing the answer to this question. The PRESIDENT: There is no point of order. I listened very closely to the question. The minister can address that question insomuch as it does not go to seeking an opinion. That is part of the standing orders. I invite the minister, with 43 seconds remaining, to address the question. Senator CORMANN: I did actually provide the answer to that question, to the extent that I can assist the senator, in my initial answer—that is, the government have clearly stated that we will assess the appropriateness of agreeing to ISDS clauses in relevant free trade agreements on a case-by-case basis based on our judgement of Australia's national interest.