Thank you, Mr. Hardie, for trying to keep us to as close to the time as possible. I do appreciate that.
Our time on supplementary estimates (C) of course has run out. We will now move on to main estimates.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the committee is beginning its study of the main estimates 2023-24, votes 1, 5 and 10 under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Minister Murray, you have five minutes for an opening statement, please.