Senator BOSWELL (Queensland) (14:34): Mr President, my question is to the Minister for Employment, Senator Abetz. I refer the minister to comments made by the Boral chief executive— Honourable senators interjecting— Senator Abetz: I need to hear the question. The PRESIDENT: I need to hear the question. Senator Boswell, I will give you the call when you are entitled to it, and that will be when there is silence. Senator BOSWELL: I refer the minister to comments made by Boral chief executive Mike Kane in relation to the thuggery and unlawful activity engaged in by the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union. Can the minister advise the Senate what steps the government is taking to restore the rule of law in the building and construction industry? Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Abetz is not going to start at this stage because he is being interrupted by both sides. Senator Abetz is entitled to be heard in silence.