Senator WHISH-WILSON (Tasmania) (15:34): I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) the Harper Review into competition policy called for the introduction of an effects test in relation to the misuse of market power, (ii) supporters for the introduction of an effects test include the National Farmers’ Federation, and the newly‑formed Independent Business Alliance for Competition made up of the Council of Small Business Australia, the Australian Retailers Association, Fresh Markets Australia, the Australian Newsagents’ Federation, the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association and the Master Grocers Association, and (iii) the National Party unanimously passed a motion at its National Conference calling for the introduction of an effects test; and (b) calls on the Government to bring forward legislation that amends Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to introduce an effects test so as to better protect farmers and small business owners from anti‑competitive conduct. I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator WHISH-WILSON: The government's own Harper review recommended an effects test. This effects test is a change to legislation that will help make a more level playing field in terms of competition policy in this country. It is about standing up for small businesses and farmers against potential abuses of market power by big business. This has long been sought after by a number of stakeholders across this country. I note that Minister Barnaby Joyce said to the media yesterday in relation to the change of prime ministers that he wanted the National Party to be taken seriously by the Liberal government. This is an opportunity for the National Party to be taken seriously and to stand up for what they believe in, in this chamber—cross the floor and vote with the Greens and other parties to support an effects test.