Senator McGRATH (Queensland—Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) (12:20): I seek leave to make a short statement. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator McGRATH: The coalition government is a supporter of the live export trade and agriculture exports overall and maintains international animal welfare for horse exports. The government notes that the Australian Livestock Exporters Council does not support commencement in export of live horses and donkeys for slaughter. The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: The question is that the motion, as amended, be agreed to.