Senator RONALDSON (Victoria—Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC and Special Minister of State) (14:50): As an aside, I would like to acknowledge all new senators, but particularly Senator Linda Reynolds and Senator Jacqui Lambie, both of whom have served this nation. This chamber will be the richer for them. I know that you have proudly served; and we are proud of your service. At the last federal election, the Australian people voted overwhelmingly for change. That was represented in the other place after September, when parliament first sat, and today it is represented in this chamber with the new state representatives joining us. When we are considering these changes that the government believe are right for industry, I ask that we reflect on what our policies were in the run-up to the last election, and on what has been done since. Senator Kim Carr interjecting — Senator Cameron interjecting — The PRESIDENT: Senator Carr and Senator Cameron! Senator RONALDSON: I am fascinated to hear from Senator Carr, because the last time I had a question from him we were still in the middle of bushfire season. So it is probably time he asked a question, if he is indeed serious about it. We want to reflect on what this nation needs to do for industry and on what we are going to do to again foster entrepreneurship, and to encourage those who want to grow and those who want to export. The government has a very substantial plan to do so, not the least of which is the abolition of the carbon tax, which again the Australian Labor Party— (Time expired)