Arthur Sinodinos (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science) Share this | Hansard source

Indeed! Or get them glasses. I will continue. Again, I thank the honourable senator for his question. We are backing the automotive sector. We are getting on with programs. I take the point that the good senator is making about taskforces. I'll look at that, but in the meantime we're getting on with a number of programs to tackle skill shortages. We're working closely with each of the three major auto manufacturers to ensure workers have the best opportunity to transition to new jobs. We'll continue to work with the VACC and MTAA to see what more can be done to ensure skilled workers are finding jobs in our auto industries and SMEs in particular. In the 2017 budget we announced the $1.5 billion— (Time expired)