Jerome Laxale (Bennelong, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Manufacturing industries are fundamental pillars of our economy, creating jobs and delivering the products that Australia needs. We, in the Albanese Labor government, know that we cannot continue to neglect the manufacturing industry in our country as those opposite did.

The Liberals have often taken Australian manufacturing for granted and failed to grasp the reality of its importance. Don't forget that they were the government that dared the car manufacturers to leave, displaying a complete lack of understanding and respect for the invaluable work done by our manufacturing workers.

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