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SenateThursday 17 September 2026

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator CICCONE (Victoria) (14:39): Minister, that's why we call you the best trade minister we've ever had. With one in four Australian jobs relating to trade, more than 300,000 Australian jobs are in the ag sector—80 per cent of our ag output by value is exported. Our exports are much more competitive when tariffs are gone.

Our farmers make more money. Minister, how would opposing this deal put the ag sector at risk? Who could possibly oppose this deal?

Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order across the chamber! Senator McKenzie interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator McKenzie, which bit of 'order' doesn't apply to you?

Senator Bragg interjecting— The PRESIDENT: And you, Senator Bragg.

SourceSenate, Thursday 17 September 2026 — official recordTA-260917-senate-e585251e5c38:s115