Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, President, and I do urge the opposition to give me a chance to respond here. We are very, very concerned about all Australians, including our farming sector. The Albanese Labor government is committed to a robust, sustainable ag industry that continues to thrive in Australia. Since coming to government in 2022, we've been delivering for Australian farmers and producers by strengthening biosecurity, boosting the ag workforce, opening new trade opportunities and improving farm sustainability. We've delivered over $3 billion in extra funding for agriculture since taking office. Despite the tight fiscal environment we find ourselves in, we're getting on with the job of fixing what the previous coalition government failed or couldn't be bothered to do, fixing the $100 million black hole left in the biosecurity budget, and we're actually taking action on climate change and helping industry meet its own climate targets after 10 years of denial from those opposite.