Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Urquhart for her first supplementary question. On my recent visit to Tasmania, I heard how the industry is increasing exports and creating more well-paid Tasmanian jobs. Tasmania now rivals major producers like Norway, Chile and New Zealand, having exported 80,000 tonnes of salmon to 21 countries over the past five years, and the industry is casting its net wide to land more export opportunities. I know that the major salmon producers in Tasmania are working with Austrade to expand their exports. Austrade has taken salmon exporters to important trade shows, introducing international buyers to salmon exporters, and has facilitated inquiries from global customers about the export of Tasmanian salmon. The salmon industry is expanding to new markets and has welcomed the government's approach to diversifying trade opportunities, including by negotiating free trade agreements. (Time expired)