Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

Australia is a trading economy, and it is very much in our national interest, it is very much in the interests of all Australians, to be able to sell as many Australian products and services in markets around the world. The global market is obviously a huge market compared to just our domestic market. Of course our free trade agreements also enable consumers here in Australia to get access to high-quality products from around the world at competitive prices. There are benefits for exporting businesses in Australia—