Matthew Canavan (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia) Share this | Hansard source

This morning I met with Shenal Basnayake, who is the CEO of NT Farmers. Obviously I keep very closely in touch with those organisations in northern Australia, given my other ministry. I have met with many organisations over the past six months to discuss these issues. It was first raised with me in Bowen with the Bowen fruit and growers association. I am sure you realise, Senator Rice, that it has been a topic of conversation. But, as I said in answer to the previous question, the industry—the farming representatives themselves—recognise that there needs to be some change. The question for the government following this review will be what that change will be and how we can maintain our competitive and strong agriculture sector for the benefit of all Australians.