Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | Hansard source

As I was saying, as announced only two days ago on 10 September, meetings of fruit and vegetable grower and wholesale representatives will be convened to develop an enforceable code of practice for the industry if that is deemed necessary. The key aim is to develop a code enforceable through law that will provide growers with a transparency of contract that many currently do not have. As I indicated, I think it was earlier this week or late last week, we as a government are a consultative government and we are seeking to work our way through this issue to ensure the appropriate protection to all the sectors.