Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:42): There is no doubt that unemployment is a social scourge. What is more, youth unemployment is an even worse social scourge. That is why I can understand Senator Day's concern, a concern I share with him. The PRESIDENT: Pause the clock. Order on my right! Senator Gallacher, a point of order? Senator Gallacher: Yes, Mr President. Standing order 186(1) is continually not being observed. Would they at least address the microphone so that we can hear the answer to that question? Government senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Gallacher. Order on my right! Government senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order on my right! I am waiting to call the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Government senators: Who's in charge? Where's your leader—getting instructions from Clive? Senator Cameron: You would know about Clive's instructions. You've followed them faithfully. You're a bunch of wimps. Clive says, 'Jump!' and you say, 'How high?' Senator Back: You jumped. Penny jumped. Don't come up with that nonsense! The PRESIDENT: Order on my right and on my left! Senator Back and Senator Cameron! There was a point of order raised. One of the reasons, Senator Gallacher, we cannot hear ministers answering questions is the noise in the chamber. Senator Abetz was absolutely within the standing orders. He was addressing the question and the microphone was picking up his voice. Senator Abetz, you have the call. Senator ABETZ: Thank you, Mr President. I share Senator Day's concern about the scourge of unemployment, especially the scourge of youth unemployment. The Fair Work Commission is currently undertaking its four-yearly review of modern awards, and I trust the commission will carefully consider the employability of young people. They did show common sense with the after-school minimum hours decision in the retail sector, and I would invite them to also consider their decisions and the impact on youth employment. I also remind the senator that shortly we will have a Productivity Commission review into the whole Fair Work regime. (Time expired)