Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I can only imagine that, if the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment did not meet directly with tourism representatives in North Queensland, on the Gold Coast, in other parts of the state represented by Senator Green and in other parts of Australia, those opposite would say he was negligent and that he was failing in his obligations to the sector. The minister takes those very seriously.

We absolutely understand the pressure and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism in this country. We understand, and our response reflects that. Whether it is the Recovery for Regional Tourism Fund, whether it is the Building Better Regions Fund, whether it is the Regional Recovery Partnerships fund, whether it is the Business Events Grants program or whether it is the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program, all of these initiatives are directed at supporting this vital sector which has struggled— (Time expired)