Well, we're accustomed to early and meaningful consultation. My group only deals with the marine transportation sector, so we have a narrow or specific focus. We are the go-to people; we're consulted on a regular basis by senior bureaucrats. Our position is that the input we've provided over many years on transportation legislation has been valued and has been worthwhile. It works both ways. The explanations provided to us during these discussions and consultations have given us a comfort factor in regard to very controversial proposed legislation being introduced right across the spectrum on the marine transportation side and, for me and Peter on the seafarer side specifically, the issues that impact seafarers in all of the different modes we represent.
Yet, in this case, consultation was much later in the game than some of my colleagues indicated. It was only in the last week or two that we became aware of this. We were only given the opportunity to appear here.... We found out about this the day before yesterday, which is great, as we had asked to appear and we're pleased to do so. But the consultation at the bureaucratic level in the government only took place yesterday. That would appear to be why we're behind the eight ball at this end of the table.