Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

Labor's motion reflects the Labor Party's top policy announced by the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, in Wollongong. The main policy points of this motion were half-heartedly welcomed by Australian steelworkers of both the AMWU and the AWU. However, it has become obvious that there is growing anger among steelworkers because both the Labor and Liberal parties refuse to support a policy to mandate the use of Australian steel for government projects. While this motion is full of comforting words and good first steps, both the AWU and the AMWU have put out press releases which essentially note that Labor has not mandated local steel in public projects. As a matter of fact, Labor's six-point plan is an absolute disgrace in terms of support for the steelworkers of Australia. This will not save jobs in this country. I am so disappointed in Bill Shorten. If this is the best you have got to secure their jobs for the future, you should be bloody ashamed of yourselves.

Question agreed to.