QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator CAROL BROWN (Tasmania) (14:57): A broad range of Australian industry has welcomed this once-in-a-generation trade deal with the European Union. This includes Australia's biggest exporters: the mineral sector. What does this deal deliver for Australian miners— Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Brown, please resume your seat.

Order! Order! Minister Wong.

Senator Wong: A point of order on disorderly behaviour. The interjections are disorderly. I could not hear the senator's question.

The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Wong. I'm sure that the chamber is aware that I am trying my very best. I do expect senators to be respectful when questions are being asked.

I've said that I don't know how many times this afternoon. Senator Brown, please continue. Senator CAROL BROWN: What does this deal deliver for Australian miners and, in particular, our critical minerals sector?