David Norris (Independent)

I certainly do not.

The fair trade movement creates opportunities for economically disadvantaged people, improves transparency and accountability and builds capacity. The payment of a fair price, negotiated locally, is important. It also contributes to gender equality by ensuring that men and women are treated equally in local areas. It ensures safe and healthy working conditions and better environmental practices. Everybody in the House wishes to support Fairtrade. Representatives of Fairtrade were in the Houses last week, in the restaurant, and we were all at the launch of the Fairtrade event at the Royal College of Physicians. I am happy to yield to Senator Mullen.