Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, the government does obviously appreciate the desire for maximum transparency, but that has to be balanced with other considerations of commercial confidentiality. That is always the balance. We are aware of the tension and the issues, and we will consult.

Question negatived.

Biosecurity Bill 2014, as amended, agreed to; Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2014, Quarantine Charges (Imposition—General) Amendment Bill 2014, Quarantine Charges (Imposition—Customs) Amendment Bill 2014, Quarantine Charges (Imposition—Excise) Amendment Bill 2014 agreed to.

Biosecurity Bill 2014 reported with amendments; Biosecurity (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2014, Quarantine Charges (Imposition—General) Amendment Bill 2014, Quarantine Charges (Imposition—Customs) Amendment Bill 2014, Quarantine Charges (Imposition—Excise) Amendment Bill 2014 reported without amendments; report adopted.