Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

The Albanese government is focused on opening doors for Australia's agriculture and processing industries to grow and diversify their overseas markets. India's large population and diversifying economy is creating new demand for premium and healthy produce, which Australia is well placed to deliver on. Specifically, rising consumer incomes and increasing rates of urbanisation in India mean that opportunities are likely to be concentrated in the rapidly growing high-end produce market. These are the types of opportunities that will present themselves because of other key free-trade agreements, which are still being finalised, including with the UK and the EU. It's hoped that the UK deal will be finalised shortly, which will be a major boost to Australia's beef, lamb and, in particular, sugar industry. I want to acknowledge all of the work of people from DAFF, DFAT— (Time expired)