Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR: The transition period of up to two years will allow affected businesses both in New Zealand and around the world the time to wind down the trade and adjust their operations. This is a complex process to unwind due to factors such as existing contracts, business planning, and breeding cycles, so the final exact length of the transition period will be determined pending further advice that I'll receive from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). In the meantime, I've also asked MPI to provide advice on possible improvements to animal welfare on the ships during the transition period.