Warren Truss (Wide Bay, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

dropped from 16 to eight. The shipping share of the industry fell. The cost of many freight rates went up by as much as 60 per cent. The reality is that under Labor the shipping industry would fade away altogether. We are seeking to give the industry a chance. I want a strong Australian shipping industry—

Ms Ryan interjecting—

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