Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

I have indicated to the Senate that the premiers of South Australia and Victoria have indicated to me their commitment to the Australian automotive industry. They acknowledge just how internationally significant our international competitiveness is. They, of course, understand that Australia is a country that exports cars to every continent except Antarctica. They, of course, understand the importance of increasing the number of green-collar jobs, which have a future in a carbon constrained world. The government has a plan which has widespread support across the industry—except from the opposition, I might say—to restore confidence, to inspire creativity and to get new projects going. That is what the premiers are interested in. They are ensuring that we keep this critical industry’s capabilities in Australia. (Time expired)