Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

I can confirm that any overseas worker who might come into Australia—under the Chinese free trade agreement or, indeed, any other arrangement—will need to be paid Australian market salary rates and adhere to Australia's wage conditions and employment laws. Temporary visa arrangements under the China trade agreement will be consistent with Australia's existing immigration and employment frameworks.

Senator Cameron interjecting—

Senator Cameron interjects. As his leader in the trade union movement said earlier today, it is very difficult not to sound xenophobic. Do you know why? Because it is xenophobic.