Barnaby Joyce (New England, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Not in the member for Swan's seat, but over in the west, we've got to keep that live sheep trade going. You've got to keep it going. We're actually making a buck for these people, especially for the people out in the remote towns of Western Australia. We've got to keep that live sheep trade going, because, if we don't, we're going to be taking money out of the towns. It's so important to underpin that.

The final issue, before I conclude, is drought. Drought is an issue that is so iconic. It's not just iconic for the people who are suffering drought, but it shows whether this parliament cares for those who are doing it tough. I also commend that the Labor Party is walking up to the mark on this. I heard the Leader of the Opposition's speech in the chamber the other day and I commend him for that. I don't want this to be a partisan fight on drought. I want it to be a bipartisan approach.

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