House debates Motions

Agriculture Industry

Monday, 7 September 2026 House of Representatives

Rebekha Sharkie

Rebekha Sharkie Mayo, Centre Alliance

5:10 pm

Right now, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is considering applications for the importation of pineapples and bananas in particular—fresh goods that, if approved, could have devastating effects on Australia's farm sustainability and would be a massive biosecurity risk. You must ask yourself: Why are we even entertaining this? Who does it benefit? It certainly doesn't benefit the farmer. It certainly doesn't benefit the regional communities that grow these crops, particularly with respect to jobs.

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