Kate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

Labor is supporting the industry. It is an easy and clear choice for us. By contrast, it is those opposite who will abandon the sector. They do not support the recent co-investment in Holden and Ford. They will rip away the $1.5 billion in support, presumably to fill their $70-plus billion budget black hole. Under the Liberals all support for the automotive industry will cease in 2015. Because of their relentless negativity, 250,000 jobs are under threat. They are saying no to the $4.1 billion investment in capital and in innovation. They are saying no to the $32.2 billion in domestic production to 2015. This is not only irresponsible; it is deliberate neglect and disregard. It is Labor that supports these workers and these jobs. It is the opposition who continue to walk away and abandon them.