As I said in my first reading speech, this is a common-sense bill which will strengthen the layers of defence against biosecurity threats at our border. It will protect our food and fibre sector that's the livelihoods of our farmers, growers, and their families, but it also protects our environment. I was pleased to have the opportunity to put my name to this bill, because in the Whanganui electorate, we have a large number of farmers and growers who contribute significantly to our local economy and who, like farmers across the country, have played a significant role in our export-led recovery. 