STATEMENTS BY SENATORS

Senator AYRES (New South Wales—Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science) (13:29): I was watching Niki Savva on the weekend talking about the challenges that are being faced by those opposite. I think it's time they turned their frowns upside down. The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT ( Senator Ghosh ): Senator Ayres— Senator AYRES: I had a whole 12 minutes to go!

The ACTING DEPUTY PRESIDENT: I think you can tell my regret at having to cut you off, but I do have to do that. It is now time for two-minute statements.