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

I have had conversations with Mr O’Malley on numerous occasions. He is a member of our Steel Industry Innovation Council and he is a member of the business roundtable. So Mr O’Malley has an opportunity to put forward the views of BlueScope. I have also asked him to take the views of the Future Manufacturing Industry Innovation Council to that business roundtable. He is expressing his views about the need to ensure that there is a balanced approach to the policy framework that is being presented.

There is an ongoing public debate about what the level of assistance should be to ensure that manufacturing can make the necessary transition to a low-carbon economy. He is entitled to put that view; there will others who will put different views. At the end of the day, this is a proper debate that this country should have. It is a pity that you are not part of it. Your approach is to essentially turn your back on the welfare of the people of this country. (Time expired)