James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Golden North will benefit from $40,000 through the fund which will assist in the cost of training 30 of its staff. This demonstrates that, through modest contribution we can make a major difference, because the funding will help new opportunities for the company in China and South-East Asia by providing their employees with skills in competitive systems to improve factory efficiency. Barker Trailers, a regional business in Victoria will benefit, as will a business in outback Queensland. All up, a number of businesses are already in the early days of benefiting from this program.

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Can the minister advise the Senate how the Industry Skills Fund will assist businesses to grow the Australian economy?