Ed Husic (Chifley, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Industry and Science) Share this | Hansard source

Exactly! Why do they hate the regions? Ai Group says the NRF elevates industrial transformation to the top of the economic policy agenda. The Business Council of Australia says the NRF is an important step towards diversifying and transforming Australia's industries and economy. It's supported by the Australian Investment Council, ACTU, Macquarie Group, Science and Technology Australia, Telstra, Universities of Australia—heaps.

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