QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator AYRES (New South Wales—Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science) (15:01): Well, I think, Senator, that what Ms Thompson will be focused on is what practical action the government has undertaken on her behalf and on behalf of Australians. She will know that we have introduced new laws to double penalties— Senator O'Sullivan interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator O'Sullivan, you've asked your question.

Senator AYRES: for false and misleading conduct to $100 million; convened National Cabinet and will continue to use the National Cabinet to coordinate the government's work with our colleagues in the states and territories; appointed a national fuel supply taskforce coordinator; begun the release of 20 per cent of Australia's fuel reserves, so the fuel reserves that we established are able to be used in the interests of Australian motorists and Australian industry; and changed petrol standards to get more fuel flowing—all of that action and more, to protect Australians from the worst of this crisis.

(Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator O'Sullivan, second supplementary?