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

There is no doubt that the industry as a whole will be working quickly and diligently to ensure that companies such as Elders—those seeking export permits—will be able to meet the supply chain requirements and recommence the trade as quickly as possible. In doing so, they will then be able to manage the recommencement to ensure that the live animal export industry continues for the longer term—what I have consistently said is the outcome for the industry. The industry has advised me that the best outcome for them is for this trade to recommence—