QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:34): I thank Senator Canavan for his first supplementary question. Not only did Senator Canavan get the responsible minister incorrect; he also misunderstands the role of Export Finance Australia. In particular, he misunderstands the nature of this investment.

This particular investment was through— Senator Canavan: Where's the Australian involvement? Senator FARRELL: Well, you've asked the question, Senator Canavan, and you could at least give me an opportunity to answer the question in silence. That's the minimum you could do, I think.

Senator Canavan interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Canavan, come to order. Senator FARRELL: That's the minimum you could do, Senator Canavan. You're xenophobic.

Control your xenophobia, Senator Canavan. The PRESIDENT: Minister Farrell, you need to withdraw that. Senator FARRELL: Alright, I'll withdraw it.

The PRESIDENT: Thank you. Senator FARRELL: Anyway, this particular investment was through Export Finance Australia's commercial account. (Time expired) The PRESIDENT: Senator Canavan, second— Senator Canavan: Thank you, Madam President.

I'm glad we've established the Labor Party— The PRESIDENT: Senator Canavan! I've only just called you, and you're already talking over me. Wait until you're called.

Please put your question.