Andrew Robb (Goldstein, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade and Investment) Share this | Hansard source

Clearly those opposite have no interest in seeing their constituents have explained to them opportunities for growth and jobs. The opportunities for dairy in Western District extend to infant formula, milk powders, liquid milk, ice cream, yoghurt and cheese and so much more. This free trade agreement is rich not just for the Western District but for the whole of Victoria. The agreement has the potential to deliver enormous benefits. These will only be achieved if the increase in the higher value production can be delivered to the Port of Melbourne cost effectively. In this regard, the construction of the east-west tunnel is fundamental to the seamless connection of the Tullamarine Freeway to the Port of Melbourne. Without the east-west tunnel, many of the competitive gains of a free trade agreement will be compromised or lost through higher freight charges.

Mr Thistlethwaite interjecting—

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