Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:15): I think I know who will be enjoying holidays very shortly. Having said that, can I indicate that the forest industry— Opposition senators interjecting— Senator ABETZ: Mr President, are you ever going to protect me from the threat of industrial deafness caused by Senator Wong? The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Abetz! You have been very well protected over time. There will be order on my right and on my left. Senator ABETZ: Those of us on this side firmly believe that two interest groups stitching up a deal behind closed doors is not necessarily indicative of the national or state interest being served. I am on record as indicating that I disagree with the Forest Industries Association on this, and I make no apologies for saying so. I believe they have sold out the long-term interests of their industry and their state. That is my personal view—I have said it and I will continue to repeat it.