Barnaby Joyce (Queensland, National Party, Leader of The Nationals in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I have just been talking to my friend, guide and philosopher, Jess Findlay, who has managed to supply me with the document I have here. It seems to run contrary to what the minister has just told us. It is the Australian Shipowners Association submission. I refer the minister to items 5.9 to 5.11 under 'Minimum number of voyages'. Item 5.10 is interesting. It says:

… Applicants who genuinely require fewer voyages than the minimum set will be forced to provide spurious information to make up the set number required. This is not in the interests of the applicant, GL holders who may wish to nominate or the Department—who will be processing the application. This is an example of red tape which must be avoided.

This is their recommendation:

… It is recommended that a sensible solution be found to deal with situations where fewer than 5 voyages are required …

Minister, why did you just tell me that it was the Australian Shipowners Association's submission which suggested five? You have put it on the record of the Hansard. Do you now wish to correct the record or would you like me to send Ms Findlay over to work for you?