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Senator DUNIAM (Tasmania—Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries and Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism) (16:04): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator DUNIAM: This is an irresponsible motion that stands in the way of a bipartisan national cabinet decision agreed by all states and territories. Moving towards a single-touch approvals process is a key reform that will assist with economic recovery post COVID and save industry over $426 million a year in regulatory costs by reducing duplication. The single-touch model will deliver greater certainty without reducing environmental protection. An honourable senator: Oh, really? Senator DUNIAM: Yes. The PRESIDENT: The question is that motion No. 732 be agreed to.