Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I think Senator Xenophon should ignore that, and I will answer the question. I do apologise to you. The last time you asked me a question there was a miscommunication. I did not have the answer and I do apologise to you, Senator.

The government is currently considering a range of reforms to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the antidumping system and will comply with World Trade Organization provisions. We recognise the difficulties experienced by Australian industry when trying to navigate Australia's complicated antidumping system. The government is committed to simplifying the application processes and providing support to businesses submitting applications. In the light of our obligations under the WTO, Australian industries are responsible for submitting an application for antidumping. Only in exceptional circumstances can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry initiate an application. I can inform the Senate that currently there is no antidumping investigation regarding solar panels—

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