Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

(Queensland—) (): I thank Senator Furner for his second supplementary question. The Senate would be interested to know, notwithstanding those opposite, that this National Food Plan is the first of its type in this nation. The Gillard government is actively engaging and seriously developing a strategic road map to achieve a clear vision in food and food supply in this country. This is for the benefit of farmers, consumers, industry and the wider region. I would encourage those opposite to have a good look at the road map and to develop, support and encourage it into the future for the development of a National Food Plan. Those opposite have a penchant for saying no to everything, but in this instance I would encourage them to come on board with farmers, consumers and the wider Australian public and to join in the process of developing the first National Food Plan. I know the DNA of the Liberals and the Nationals is to oppose— (Time expired)