Sarah Henderson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Communications) Share this | Hansard source

Just picking up on the issues with the manufacturing sector, if a Geelong manufacturer is compelled to bargain with Viva Energy, a large oil refinery in Geelong—I have been advised, a short time ago, by one employer that if it was required to match the same terms and conditions as those offered by Viva Energy, including up to two years severance pay, that would force this business to close. How can Geelong manufacturers be given certainty that they won't be placed in this situation and forced to close if required or compelled to bargain with the likes of Viva Energy in Geelong?