Senator CORMANN (Western Australia—Minister for Finance) (14:29): I understand that Senator Siewert does not agree with the policy adopted by the WA state government, but this government does agree and we have decided to provide an exemption which goes until 30 April 2014. As the minister has already said, after that time the experiences over this summer will be properly reviewed and appropriate judgements can be made at that time. Could I just remind the chamber again that, over the last 75 years, New South Wales has placed nets at 51 beaches between Wollongong and Newcastle; every single year over the last 50 years, the Queensland state government— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Cormann, resume your seat. On both sides, if you wish to debate the issue, the time to debate it is after question time finishes, which this afternoon will be some time just after five past three. The minister is entitled to be heard in silence. Senator CORMANN: The federal government makes no apology for supporting efforts by the state government in Western Australia to protect human life and public safety, which is something the states of New South Wales and Queensland have been doing for a very long time. Senator Siewert asked me about reports of undersized tiger sharks— (Time expired)