My question is also to Senator Wong representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. I refer the minister to Minister Combet's remarks in the House yesterday when he said:

… the government is exploring a number of options for delivering that assistance, including through tax cuts. In addition, I can inform the House that all 3.4 million maximum-rate and part-rate pensioners—

Senator Conroy interjecting—

Senator Abetz interjecting—