Senate debates

Thursday, 4 December 2008

Questions without Notice

Automotive Industry

2:11 pm

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Can I remind the minister that abuse is no substitute for substance. Mr President, I ask a further supplementary question. Given the $13 million grant to Ford for its Geelong engine plant upgrade, can the minister confirm whether the upgraded engine produced there will achieve the 5.5 rating or better on the Green Vehicle Guide website, as required of the Tasmanian and Queensland governments for their car fleets?

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