Biosecurity

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (14:26): Supplementary: did the minister make a submission to her colleagues in Canberra to inform what should be in the budget?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:26): I think those who have made submissions to federal ministers include those across the various industries. I know that there have been ongoing discussions, as there always are, and that the federal government has undertaken to work closely—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: —with industry in terms of implementation of various new measures.