Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

I have had discussions with Premier Marshall and Minister Patterson in South Australia, as I have had discussions with some other ministers at a state and territory level around the country. Obviously, they all shared the concerns that you have raised and that many Australians have raised in terms of the disruptive actions that appear to be being taken by some regulators in China at present, and the risks that those disruptive actions pose to the free flow of trade. In relation to your primary question, I can confirm that my office has had engagement with the Seafood Trade Advisory Group, as has Assistant Minister Duniam, who has particular responsibilities in terms of the fisheries sector and is also assistant minister in working with me. He has been engaged, on a very regular basis, in dialogue with me and also with the seafood sector, as we seek to work through these issues with them.