Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:08): We all know that there has been a collapse in mining investment in this country and, therefore, it is no surprise that organisations such as the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Business Council of Australia and the Minerals Council of Australia have said in a joint statement: What the mining sector needs now is a reduction in costs, and certainty about the tax environment it operates in. That will help bring home the next wave of investment in this important sector. And, with that wave, will come jobs. That is why we as a government are wanting to get rid of the mining taxes and the carbon tax and the red and green tape; so we can provide jobs. Senator Wong interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Abetz, will you just resume your seat. As you are entitled to be heard in silence, I remind honourable senators that interjections are disorderly. Continue, Senator Abetz. Senator ABETZ: We say to the Labor Party in particular—at least the Greens are quite clear on where they stand. They dislike mining, they do not want any mines and they do not want anybody employed in the mining sector. At least we understand their position. (Time expired)