Ken Wyatt (Hasluck, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Health) Share this | Hansard source

Whilst you make the comment that they are not bound by them, we respect the integrity of the process—we respect the integrity of the way in which the body itself has come forward with the advice to the minister as to the changes that are required. I think we should respect that integrity because even in terms of the agreement between Australia and New Zealand there is considerable weight given to that agreement and in respect of consideration to even New Zealand's nominees he again seems to question the integrity of their process of appointing the relevant people. I understand that there are other bodies that he might think should be considered in the context of what he is proposing, but the forum will have the opportunity to call upon expert advice, and they will have the opportunity of linking with the relevant government agencies and seeking from them their input into the process. This also enables streamlining so that our food security and the issues the member for Throsby raises are reflected on and deliberated upon by those who have been selected within their jurisdictions. His amendments do not really meet the expectations of the advice we have been given and nor do they reflect the jurisdictions that are part of this process. I hope that he will reconsider his proposition and come on board and support the third reading of the bill.

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