Joel Fitzgibbon (Hunter, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

On indulgence—Nothing invites bipartisanship in this place more than the impacts of natural disaster on any part of the Australian community. Of course, I join with the minister in his expressions of sympathy and concern for all those who have been affected, particularly those in the agriculture sector. And, of course, the opposition stands with the government as one, ready to do anything we can to assist those who need help.

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