I wish to confirm that in the context of remarks I made on the issue of hard-core pornography on Monday's Order of Business, I failed to attribute credit for some of them to the excellent journalist Eleanor Mills of The Sunday Times. I was in contact with Ms Mills this morning and I take this opportunity to urge Senators to read her article. I wish to place on record the fact that it was not my intention to claim credit for Ms Mills's remarks and I wanted to ensure that such credit is given where it is due.

Hear, hear.

We need investigative journalists such as Ms Mills because they bring issues such as that which was the subject of the article in question into the light. I thank the Leader for stating on Monday's Order of Business that he would make time available for a debate on this issue, to which Senator Clune referred during the course of last evening's debate. I welcome the indication from the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, that he will prioritise the issue of protecting children from the dangers of hard-core pornography. I look forward to the debate on this matter.

I support Senator Healy Eames in her seeking of information with regard to the investigation she mentioned. I also echo Senator Norris's comments about the staff. They deserve a break much more than we do and I thank them for the work they do and for the support they have provided during the current term.