Ron Boswell (Queensland, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Her grandfather was a dairy farmer and she has been told about the dairy industry. Senator Wong, you did mention yesterday some breaks that the Productivity Commission could give the dairy industry. I do not think they are going to be terribly helpful, but I would like you to explain again how the dairy industry goes through the Productivity Commission to get some benefits. You did indicate that yesterday, but could you reiterate how the Productivity Commission can assist the dairy industry. And can the dairy industry make a direct representation to the Productivity Commission or do you have to give it a tick? Could you also refer to the Burke statement that he believes the dairy industry should be synchronised with that of New Zealand, who are the biggest exporters in the world and with whom we compete very heavily, bringing their cheese and other milk products into Australia. The earliest they will get an ETS and a RET, if they do get them, will be in 2018.