Senator RONALDSON (Victoria—Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC and Special Minister of State) (14:06): I thank the shadow minister very much for his question. I look at him and Senator Farrell—who has not asked me a question now for about three months—sitting beside him. They remind me of Foghorn Leghorn and Henery Hawk over there. They cannot stand each other. They are having a nibble and one has the axe out— Senator Moore: Mr President, I rise on a point of order going to relevance, in terms of answering the specific question rather than the comic routine we have just heard. The PRESIDENT: I do remind the minister of the question. The minister has 42 seconds remaining to address the question. Senator RONALDSON: This government, as I have said before, is committed to a world-class education research sector as one of the five pillars required for a productive and prosperous Australia. The contribution of scientists and researchers is essential as we work to lift productivity and build on our competitive advantage in key sectors. That is why the government will support science to the fullest extent possible. There are now six election commitments on science being implemented across government. My colleague, Minister Macfarlane, is working closely with the Minister for Education, the Chief Scientist and other ministers to ensure Australian scientists— (Time expired)