QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator FARUQI (New South Wales—Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (15:08): Minister, at the most recent estimates, the Greens discovered that the Queensland government is in discussions with the federal environment department about expanding its shark cull program. This of course requires federal approval. Will you at least today rule out allowing this to happen?

Will you do your job as the environment minister and protect whales and marine life? Because you are a failure at your job. The PRESIDENT: Senator Faruqi, withdraw.

Senator FARUQI: I withdraw.