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): I seek leave to make a 30-second statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted. Senator ABETZ: I repeat on the record, and formally, what I said to the Clerk informally this morning. Government senators have full confidence in the professionalism of the Clerk and her staff, and are immensely appreciative of their service to us.