Hon STUART NASH (Minister of Tourism): Yesterday's announcement by our Prime Minister is excellent news for the tourism industry. Tourism New Zealand's insights suggest that opening to Australia could deliver a billion dollars to the economy by the end of the year. Their research shows that over half of Australians surveyed are motivated to have a holiday that includes fun and enjoyment—56 percent—and to relax and refresh—53 percent. This presents a great opportunity for tourism operators and other small businesses to offer an experience that will appeal to Australian visitors. Despite solid domestic tourism over the summer, with many Kiwis trying something new, there is still a significant gap from the loss of international—