Brett Mason (Queensland, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

Senator McLucas put it very well: it is a common-sense amendment. The situation could occur where it is necessary to utilise the urgency provisions in order to address an unforeseen negative impact on trade. The bill includes the safeguard that ensures that the trade ground can only be used if it is consistent with FSANZ objectives of the protection of public health and safety, the provision of adequate information relating to food to enable consumers to make informed choices, and the prevention of misleading or deceptive conduct. So the protection of public health and safety remains paramount.