Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

On a point of order, Mr President: at the risk of making a habit of this, the minister for fisheries, Minister Ludwig, is in the chamber and, quite frankly, is probably better placed to answer that question as most of it goes to Fisheries. Senator Conroy is happy to take it but, as the fisheries minister is—

Opposition senators interjecting—

The question was all about fisheries catch and the impact on the fishing industry. But if you would rather have an answer from Senator Conroy, in representing the environment minister, we are very relaxed. I was just trying to help Senator Boswell.