House debates

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Statements by Members

China-Australia Free Trade Agreement

1:59 pm

Photo of David ColemanDavid Coleman (Banks, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Time is short, but the failures of those opposite are a very, very long list, and none more so than in the area of free trade, where in six years they achieved absolutely nothing. But under the remarkable stewardship of the Minister for Trade the China agreement has been signed. It has been welcomed immensely in my electorate of Banks. For many small businesses in Hurstville who trade with China, the minister has done a fantastic job, and those opposite failed dramatically in this space.

Photo of Mrs Bronwyn BishopMrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order! In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members’ statements has concluded.