Louise Pratt (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Can the minister please inform the Senate on further measures to support Australian industry participation through reform of the Enhanced Projects By-Law Scheme and the Tariff Concession System, as recently outlined in the Australian Government Procurement Statement released in July? What is the purpose of these programs and why is reform necessary? How will these reforms foreshadowed by the government increase transparency and accountability? What benefits can be expected to flow from the reform process, not only for industry but also for project proponents and consumers?