Senator KIM CARR (Victoria) (14:51): Mr President, I ask a further supplementary question. Is the minister aware the decision was made yesterday afternoon, after the Acting Prime Minister's letter and after seven days of senior ministers abusing General Motors in background briefings? Can we now confirm that this government's reckless behaviour demonstrates that the Prime Minister's commitment to Australian jobs is an empty promise, like other empty promises he has made to the Australian people before the election? Government senators interjecting— Senator Ronaldson: They know what a fraud you are! Have a look behind you! Senator Wong: You cannot have senior economic ministers backgrounding! The PRESIDENT: Order! On my right! And my left! Order! Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order on my right and my left! If honourable senators wish to debate this, the time for that is after three o'clock. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: On my right, on my left! Minister.