QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator FARUQI (New South Wales—Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (15:07): Thank you, President. That was just another example of what a farce this question time has become. Minister— Government senators interjecting— Senator FARUQI: Because we want you to answer the questions!

Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, please resume your seat. Order across the chamber, particularly on my right! I had just finished saying that Senator Faruqi has the right to be heard in silence.

Senator McKenzie interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator McKenzie, I have had to call you to order for the first 10 lot of questions. I would like some silence, particularly from you, but particularly from my right.

Senator Faruqi, please continue. Senator FARUQI: Perhaps for once you can try and answer the question. Minister, New South Wales and Queensland shark cull programs are enabled by a federal exemption.

Will you today commit to ending this 86-year-old failed policy that doesn't keep our oceans safe for humans or for precious marine life?