Mr STYLES - 2013-02-20
What steps have you taken to attract Asian investment in the Territory for the resource and agricultural industries?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Sanderson for that very important question. Government has decided that a very important platform is to have a three-hub economy. Clearly, the minerals and energy sector and the agricultural sector for food production are two of those very important hubs. Finally, after 11 years, the Northern Territory has a government that is interested in these areas and willing to participate and use these areas to grow our economy.
The tremendous and growing opportunities for Northern Territory agribusiness exports - and I must say these are personal notes, Madam Speaker. I will show them so you do not have to bring on the point of order, member for Barkly.
This government is determined to see a prosperous and healthy primary Industy sector. The recent mini-budget shows that determination.
In December 2012, I announced on overall increase of $1.084m to the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries as I want my department to be delivering for industry. Appropriate funding is the first step, unlike the former Labor government which allowed those departments to wither away and be completely under-resourced and understaffed
In September 2012, I made my first trip to Indonesia and, in November, I represented this government and the Northern Territory on a visit to China. During these visits I saw first-hand the incredible transformation taking place across Asia. In December 2012, the Chief Minister, the Minister for Business and I made an important visit to Indonesia, as well.
This government is committed to building and strengthening the Northern Territory’s ties with our closest Asian neighbour which are, clearly, of vital importance to the regional economy. The opportunities for increased trade between the Territory and Indonesia are great, particularly when it comes to live cattle.
In November 2012, in Beijing, I met with senior officials from China’s general administration for quality supervision inspection and quarantine. This is the organisation that grants entry for food imports to China.
What we are doing, rather than sit in an office and make phone calls which, according to the Leader of the Opposition, is a perfectly good way to govern and reach important decisions like gas to Gove, this government is prepared to put in the hard yards and really work for Territorians. This is what real governments do; they do not sit in offices they get out on the ground and do some work. They visit those countries and do not rely on sitting in an office trying to negotiate big deals on the telephone.
I still cannot believe the Leader of the Opposition uttered those words.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Sanderson for that very important question. Government has decided that a very important platform is to have a three-hub economy. Clearly, the minerals and energy sector and the agricultural sector for food production are two of those very important hubs. Finally, after 11 years, the Northern Territory has a government that is interested in these areas and willing to participate and use these areas to grow our economy.
The tremendous and growing opportunities for Northern Territory agribusiness exports - and I must say these are personal notes, Madam Speaker. I will show them so you do not have to bring on the point of order, member for Barkly.
This government is determined to see a prosperous and healthy primary Industy sector. The recent mini-budget shows that determination.
In December 2012, I announced on overall increase of $1.084m to the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries as I want my department to be delivering for industry. Appropriate funding is the first step, unlike the former Labor government which allowed those departments to wither away and be completely under-resourced and understaffed
In September 2012, I made my first trip to Indonesia and, in November, I represented this government and the Northern Territory on a visit to China. During these visits I saw first-hand the incredible transformation taking place across Asia. In December 2012, the Chief Minister, the Minister for Business and I made an important visit to Indonesia, as well.
This government is committed to building and strengthening the Northern Territory’s ties with our closest Asian neighbour which are, clearly, of vital importance to the regional economy. The opportunities for increased trade between the Territory and Indonesia are great, particularly when it comes to live cattle.
In November 2012, in Beijing, I met with senior officials from China’s general administration for quality supervision inspection and quarantine. This is the organisation that grants entry for food imports to China.
What we are doing, rather than sit in an office and make phone calls which, according to the Leader of the Opposition, is a perfectly good way to govern and reach important decisions like gas to Gove, this government is prepared to put in the hard yards and really work for Territorians. This is what real governments do; they do not sit in offices they get out on the ground and do some work. They visit those countries and do not rely on sitting in an office trying to negotiate big deals on the telephone.
I still cannot believe the Leader of the Opposition uttered those words.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016