Senator RONALDSON (Victoria—Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC and Special Minister of State) (14:42): I thank Senator Xenophon for providing the minister and therefore me with notice about this question. I do apologise. Senator Kim Carr: So you got a brief today? The PRESIDENT: Order! On my left—Senator Carr! Senator RONALDSON: Senator Xenophon— The PRESIDENT: Just wait a minute, Senator Ronaldson; I give you the call. Senator Ronaldson. Senator RONALDSON: I think Senator Xenophon should ignore that, and I will answer the question. I do apologise to you. The last time you asked me a question there was a miscommunication. I did not have the answer and I do apologise to you, Senator. The government is currently considering a range of reforms to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the antidumping system and will comply with World Trade Organization provisions. We recognise the difficulties experienced by Australian industry when trying to navigate Australia's complicated antidumping system. The government is committed to simplifying the application processes and providing support to businesses submitting applications. In the light of our obligations under the WTO, Australian industries are responsible for submitting an application for antidumping. Only in exceptional circumstances can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry initiate an application. I can inform the Senate that currently there is no antidumping investigation regarding solar panels— Senator Boswell interjecting— Senator Bernardi interjecting— Senator Scullion interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Just wait a minute, Senator Ronaldson. Senators Boswell, Bernardi and Scullion: Senator Xenophon is expecting to hear the answer, not the conversation that you are attempting to conduct across the chamber. Senator RONALDSON: There is currently no antidumping investigation regarding solar panels being conducted by the Anti-Dumping Commission. The commission does not publicise the receipt of applications, once again in line with our World Trade Organization obligations. If and when an application is accepted, the commission will publish the decision to enable investigation. The International Trade Remedies Advisory Service is available for small to medium enterprises that need assistance in preparing antidumping applications. The commission also assists potential SME applicants in understanding and accessing the antidumping system. The Department of Industry is currently conducting an evaluation of the advisory service to ascertain the effectiveness and efficiency of that service. The department is due to report its findings from the evaluation to the Minister for Industry in the near future. (Time expired)