QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator CICCONE (Victoria) (14:53): Happy Thursday, President. I've got a great question before me today, and I'd love to ask my question to my very good friend the Minister for Trade and Tourism, the wonderful Senator Farrell. In March, the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese— Senator CICCONE: listen up, Senator McKenzie—and the President of the European Union announced— Senator CICCONE: through you— Senator CICCONE: As I was saying: Minister, in March, the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and the President of the European Union announced that Australia and the EU had concluded negotiations on a new free trade agreement.

Well done! What does this deal mean for Australia, and what benefits does it bring to all those thousands of small and large Australian businesses?