Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Nicholls for his very serious question. This government's biosecurity measures play a critical role at our borders, and none more critical than for the agricultural industry. We want to make sure that agriculture is a $100 billion industry by 2030, and we're working towards that. Our measures include protecting Australians from the coronavirus. We are working hard around the clock to minimise the impacts this outbreak may have on our nation.

An opposition member: What about Brendan O'Connor?

They may find it funny, they may find this hilarious, but the coronavirus is a very serious threat to our nation.

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