QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:57): I thank Senator Ciccone for his first supplementary question. Australian industry is lining up to welcome what this agreement will deliver. Almondco said the FTA 'will allow us to be more price competitive in Europe'.

The Minerals Council called it 'a major boost for Australia's minerals sector—especially critical minerals supply'. The Business Council of Australia said that the agreement 'gives Australian companies better access to one of the world's largest markets and puts them on a more level playing field with global competitors'. If those opposite will not take the word of Australian industry, perhaps they will listen to Senator Cash, who said, 'Free trade equals jobs, growth, opportunity, and wealth generation,' or to Senator Hume, who infamously said she's 'too fond of good coffee and free markets to join the Nationals'.