Warren Truss (Wide Bay, National Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

I am sure that the Minister for the Environment and Heritage is well aware of the issues raised by the honourable member. Indeed, he has responded on a number of occasions. You will be aware that there are amendments proposed to the EPBC Act, which will make it possible to deal with some of those sorts of issues. It is a difficult exercise to balance the importance of conserving Australia’s native life with enabling farmers to routinely and properly go about their business. The government seeks to achieve that balance and to put in place legislation that is both workable and effective but fair to all Australians.

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