Senator LUDWIG (Queensland—Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Minister Assisting the Attorney-General on Queensland Floods Recovery) (14:04): What those opposite did in the 10 years that they were in government—and they had the ability to address this animal welfare issue—was nothing. They did nothing. What this government has done is sought to ensure two things. It has sought to ensure that we have a supply chain assurance in place which maintains animal welfare outcomes. What we are keen to ensure is that that area provides for a supply chain assurance. The opposition have now just abandoned their— Senator SCULLION: Mr President, I rise on a point of order on relevance. The question was very simple. This minister has presided over a complete human tragedy and an animal welfare catastrophe. We simply ask him: will he now resign? The PRESIDENT: That is not a point of order. Senator Ludwig, you have 22 seconds remaining. Senator LUDWIG: Of course, the Australian cattle industry is an area where we do want to continue this trade for the longer term. Those opposite want to ensure that it does not continue for the longer term. It is at risk without the suspension in place. The industry has an opportunity to ensure animal welfare outcomes. (Time expired)