Bob Carr (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

The Liberal Party would like it said that they take the case for Australian business. But, in fact, Australian business should be given the final word on this very matter. The trade minister has received a letter from the Australian Industry Group commending the position he is taking on ISDS. It was received on 14 November and is in strong support of the Australian government's position on ISDS.

Senator Ian Macdonald interjecting—

Well, you might object and you might attack the organisation I am quoting. But that is the body speaking for Australian investor opinion, and they commend the position taken by my colleague the trade minister. They support it specifically on this matter.

I might say that the Australian government and our colleague the minister for trade are working very, very hard to conclude the free trade agreement.