Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)

I wish to add my voice to those who have spoken about the need for change with regard to alcohol consumption. It is not something I do very often, but if I may I will disagree with Senator Barrett. It does not matter if the figures show that we as a country are third or 23rd in terms of consumption. What matters is that our culture and attitude to alcohol needs to change. The attempts at change by the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, will be difficult and we will need to discuss them. Change is always hard, particularly if one is challenging large organisations which have had control and which offer sponsorship. I second Senator Bacik's call for a debate.

Will the Leader write to the editor of the Sunday Times in Mauritius to lend our voices on what was an outrageous piece of alleged journalism? Perhaps Senator Norris already raised this matter.