Senate debates

Thursday, 13 September 2018

Bills

Customs Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018, Customs Tariff Amendment (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus Implementation) Bill 2018; In Committee

10:26 am

Photo of Concetta Fierravanti-WellsConcetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Hanson-Young made reference to an alleged sense of imbalance. I ask the minister to clarify for the chamber. There will be only modest economic and commercial benefits to Australia. Can the minister elaborate on why the trade agreement will assist Pacific island countries more than Australian businesses?

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