House debates

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Statements by Members

Greenway Electorate: RF Industries

1:59 pm

Photo of Michelle RowlandMichelle Rowland (Greenway, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I rise to mention the grand opening of RF Industries' corporate headquarters and central distribution centre in Seven Hills in my electorate. RF Industries is the largest distributor of solar modules in Australia. Last Friday I had the privilege of officially opening this brand-new facility. RFI Managing Director, Steve Jaques, eloquently summed up the importance of this new development when he stated:

This new facility represents the coming of age for the renewable energy industry in Australia. The solar industry will play an even more important part in the future energy mix for Australia and the scale and efficiencies which we can deliver from a facility of this standard are perhaps the last missing pieces in the supply chain.

I strongly believe we can create a more sustainable, cleaner and safer world by making such energy choices. I congratulate the team at RF Industries on this significant milestone.

Photo of Harry JenkinsHarry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order! The time allotted for members' statements has concluded.