Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mandating the use of Australian steel, as proposed by the Greens, the Labor Party and others, threatens our international trade obligations. This puts at risk the livelihoods of farmers, manufacturers, small and medium sized enterprises and all their employees who rely on these agreements every single day. The government is committed to fostering an environment where Australian businesses have an opportunity to bid for work on Australian projects and major government procurement contracts. The government does ensure that major project proponents and tenderers for significant government projects are given equal consideration to Australian suppliers of goods and services.