Andrew Robb (Goldstein, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade and Investment) Share this | Hansard source

It is on the back of an agreement with Korea, which those on the other side sought to negotiate for years without success. And we are working hard to complete the Japanese free trade agreement. All of these activities are an important part of giving us the opportunity for trade and investment, which will help us fix the mess that those on the other side created for this country. It is a critical issue, alongside the carbon and mining taxes. It is a very clear message for Australians.

Opposition members interjecting—

The SPEAKER: Order! To describe the behaviour that is going on on the left of the chamber is simply to understate it. There will be some order on that side and we will then hear from the member for Ballarat.

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