Senate debates

Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Bills

Customs Amendment (Growing Australian Export Opportunities Across the Asia-Pacific) Bill 2019, Customs Tariff Amendment (Growing Australian Export Opportunities Across the Asia-Pacific) Bill 2019; In Committee

12:45 pm

Photo of Simon BirminghamSimon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

My department is obviously aware of the commitment that I gave on behalf of the government to the opposition in relation to article 12.9. The department understands that and will operate within the guidelines and commitments made by the government, as you would expect. I have met with my Indonesian counterparts—both my former and current counterpart—I think on a couple of occasions since that commitment was made. We have not raised any article 12.9 discussions with them. They are aware of the commitments the government has made and they have not raised any concerns with us.

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