Washington trade stunt will fool no one

[Edwards, Jon (Sen K. Nettle)]

19.05.04

Washington trade stunt will fool no one

Greens concerned Senate Committee will bypass QLD

Greens Senator, Kerry Nettle, labelled the signing of the US Free Trade
Agreement in Washington today as a stunt that would fool no one. She
reiterated the Greens commitment to vote against any legislation
required to implement the deal.

"Minister Vaile's signing ceremony is little more than a stunt designed
to hide the fact the deal is bad for Australia and is in big trouble.
This replay of the previous signing ceremony will fool no one."

"The deal still needs to get past a potentially hostile US Congress and
hopefully will not pass the Senate. If it fails either of these hurdles
the deal is dead"

"Hearings by the government controlled inquiry and the Senate inquiry
have all head extensive evidence outlining why Australians do not want
this deal to go ahead."

"That is why we are concerned that the Senate Select Committee seems to
have decided to bypass the Queensland community and cancel its Brisbane
hearings. 

"We understand that a number of community groups hoped to give evidence
including medical experts looking at the impact of the deal on
pharmaceuticals.

"The Senate Committee needs to allow the whole community to express
their fears regarding the trade agreement."

Further information: Damien Lawson: 0400 803 281 

Damien Lawson

Office of Greens Senator Kerry Nettle
damien.lawson at aph.gov.au

Tel: 02 9690 2038 Fax: 02 9690 2041 
Mobile: 0400 803 281
111-117 Devonshire St, Surry Hills 2010 NSW







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