Senate debates

Monday, 16 September 2019

3:55 pm

Photo of Jonathon DuniamJonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) | Hansard source

The Morrison government is committed to shutting down the market for domestic trade of ivory and rhino horn. At the recent meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, in Geneva, Australia formally announced its intention and encouraged other nations to also close their domestic markets. Minister Ley will meet with the state environment ministers in November to ensure steps are being taking to formally end domestic trade in all jurisdictions.

Question agreed to.

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