Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I can understand why Senator McKenzie is upset at not getting this question, but it is not your question; it is your colleague's. Senator, what I would say to you is that a strong and sustainable agricultural sector in this country—

Honourable senators interjecting—

I'll try for the fourth time. A strong and sustainable agricultural sector in this country requires not only our domestic market but access to global markets. If you look at the history of Australian agriculture, you and I both know that access to overseas markets has been critical in terms of the growth of our agricultural sector, the financial position of our farmers and the economic opportunities in regional Australia. (Time expired)