Senate debates

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Questions without Notice

Tasmania: Salmon Industry

2:17 pm

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I think this is largely a question I was asked on Monday or Tuesday. I did actually answer it. I answered it at some length, talking about the importance of democracy. I can infer from the fact that Senator Duniam has asked it again that he didn't get quite enough Tasmanian press from our first answer, so he wants to have another go. Good luck to him, that's what he does. I refer to my previous answer on this. I would also say to you, we do support the aquaculture industry, including the salmon industry. I think it is unremarkable to say that all industries need to continue to demonstrate that they operate in a sustainable and responsible manner. I know that not only Ms Plibersek but members of the Tasmanian delegation to the federal parliament, as well as Minister Watt, have taken a very keen interest in this— (Time expired)

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