QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator O'NEILL (New South Wales) (15:09): Thank you very much for that comprehensive answer, Minister Farrell. The European Union was, until today, Australia's largest trading partner without a free trade agreement. By securing this deal, the Albanese Labor government has made Australia's economy more resilient and our exports more diverse.

Senator Canavan interjecting— Senator Watt interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Watt and Senator Canavan, if you want to carry on a discussion, may I invite you to leave the chamber? Senator O'Neill, please continue.

Senator O'NEILL: By securing this deal, the Albanese Labor government has made Australia's economy— Senator McKenzie: Has sold us down the river—down the Danube. The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator O'NEILL: By securing this deal, the Albanese Labor government— The PRESIDENT: I'm sorry, Senator O'Neill.

Senator Wong? Senator Wong: I would request that Senator O'Neill be able to commence that question again. She was interrupted multiple times by members of the opposition, and I'm sure Senator Farrell would appreciate the full question being provided.

Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator O'Neill, just do the last couple of sentences. Senator O'NEILL: By securing this deal, the Albanese Labor government has made Australia's economy more resilient and our exports more diverse.

How will this trade agreement with the European Union deliver real economic benefits to Australian farmers and miners?