I did spend four years at the department previously, from 2006 to 2010, so I feel I have a good understanding of the challenges it has, both as an organization and also in terms of supporting the government's environmental agenda.
I'm learning certainly, and as I mentioned, I'm hugely aided by a tremendous group of professional colleagues at the department. I feel I'm able today to effectively function as the deputy minister, both in terms of my policy advice function and also in terms of program management.