Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) | Hansard source

It is essential to produce aluminium here. It's a critical component of so much that is manufactured in this country, and we are one of just a few countries that boasts an end-to-end aluminium supply chain. In an increasingly unstable world, securing Australian domestic production and supporting energy sovereignty are crucial. We on this side are focused on making Australia stronger, safer and more resilient to global shocks, no matter what the world throws at us.