QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator CAROL BROWN (Tasmania) (14:48): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture— Senator McKim interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Brown, I'm sorry. Resume your seat. Senator McKim, come to order or leave the chamber.

Senator CAROL BROWN: My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator McCarthy. We know that the conflict in the Middle East is causing serious challenges for families, farmers and businesses in Australia and around the world. Our farmers, fishers and producers work hard every day to feed millions of Australians and our international neighbours, and they are feeling the pressure of these global disruptions on their input costs and their supply chains.

Can the minister outline what the Albanese Labor government is doing to support our farmers and regional communities through this difficult period and to keep Australian agricultural supply chains moving.