Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I reject the supposition underlying the question. I have worked with the secretary, the department and my ministerial advisers throughout this period. Clearly, this suspension decision was made by me to ensure that we have a couple of things. First of all, we want to ensure animal welfare outcomes and that those who watched the Four Corners program have confidence that we will not send cattle to overseas markets like the ones that footage displayed. What is clear is that no cattle will go into those markets until such time as we have that supply chain assurance. (Time expired)