Senate debates
Monday, 30 March 2026
Questions without Notice
Agriculture Industry
2:16 pm
James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Shadow Special Minister of State) Share this | Hansard source
Minister, farmers can't get diesel, they can't afford fertiliser, and some can't even keep water pumps running for livestock because their tanks are dry. The Rabobank survey says limited access to fuel and fertiliser means some growers will simply not plant in 2026. When these crops are harvested and food prices go through the roof, will this government finally take responsibility, or will it keep telling farmers and families there's no need to panic?
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