Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:24): I thank Senator Polley for her deep and abiding interest in this issue, which is of particular interest to her home state of Tasmania. After a decade of the Liberal government, Australia is more dependent than ever on a single market for our exports. Placing all your trade eggs in one basket has proven to be bad economic strategy. The COVID-19 global pandemic, supply chain volatility—which has been exacerbated by Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine—and Chinese trade blockages have exposed the growing risk for Australian exporters, jobs and prosperity. To address these challenges, the Albanese Labor government is implementing a trade diversification plan that will provide opportunities for Australian businesses to gain new market access into major markets and facilitate inward investment to help build the infrastructure for the green economy. The Liberal government dropped the ball by failing to conclude parliamentary processes to enable entry into force of the Australia-UK free trade agreement and the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. Unlike the previous government, the Albanese Labor government— The PRESIDENT: Minister, resume your seat. Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Bilyk. Senator Bilyk: President, I'm having quite a lot of trouble hearing. For a side of parliament with no policies, I think they should listen. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Bilyk, it's not an opportunity to make comments. Senator Bilyk: I seriously cannot hear. The PRESIDENT: Order! Minister, please continue. I would ask senators to listen quietly. Senator FARRELL: Thank you, President. Unlike the previous government, the Albanese Labor government is working hard to conclude all treaty and legislative processes to enable implementation of the UK and India trade agreements this year. Senator Birmingham: This year? Senator FARRELL: Yes, this year. Given the importance of implementing these trade deals as soon as possible, we expect support from the opposition benches in both chambers for the expeditious passage of the relevant legislation. The PRESIDENT: Senator Polley, a first supplementary?