House debates Statements by Members

China-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Tuesday, 2 December 2014 House of Representatives

David Coleman

David Coleman Banks, Liberal Party

1:59 pm

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.

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop

Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Speaker

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