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

Mr President, possibly unnecessary but a very good suggestion, especially for Senator Wong. There are even more South Australian winemakers in support of this agreement. Frank Nardone of Nardone Baker wines says: 'The free trade agreement will have some benefit for us and a benefit for all Australian wineries as it will enable us to compete. We will be employing in the next six months at least two more full-time people to work with the China office.' Stuart Mosman of Chalk Hill winery in McLaren Vale describes the agreement as 'a huge boost' given the 14 per cent tariff will fall to zero over four years. Dr Roger Sexton of Beston Global Foods, based in South Australia, says, 'The free trade agreement is critical to ensure that the Australian wine industry is able to compete on a level playing field.'

South Australian senators, especially Senator Wong, should listen to their constituents rather than the corrupt CFMEU. (Time expired)

I ask that further questions be placed on the Notice Paper.