QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator GHOSH (Western Australia) (14:13): It's clear that the Albanese Labor government is committed to putting— Senator Canavan interjecting— Senator GHOSH: Thank you, Senator Canavan. It's clear that the Albanese government is committed to putting the needs of Australians first and putting the national interests of Australians first, from reserving Australian gas to securing Australian industry, as with the recent investment in the Tomago aluminium smelter.

Minister, are there any obstacles to the government's plan to prioritise the needs of Australians? Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! I'm waiting for silence.

Senator Scarr interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Scarr, I've called for silence. It applies to you.