Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (15:01): I thank Senator Sterle for his supplementary question. Of course, with my good friends the Americans, I met with— Opposition senators interjecting— Senator FARRELL: My very good friends the Americans! The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework brings together 14 of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economies in the Indo-Pacific region, with members making up over 40 per cent of global GDP. This month I participated in a virtual IPEC ministerial meeting with my very good friend the United States Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, which involved the release of key text of agreements. An important agreement under IPEC is the supply chain agreement. When implemented, the supply chain agreement will help address concentrations in critical supply chains and promote Australia's— (Time expired) Senator Wong: I ask that further questions be placed on notice.