Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Hunter for his question. I thank him also for hosting us in Muswellbrook, which holds an example there at the centre for innovation, right in the centre of town, of exactly what the opportunities are for new jobs and new industries in the Hunter. Building on of the success that the Hunter has had as a region driving our economy, it can continue to drive our economy into the future. The National Reconstruction Fund is about seizing the opportunities that are there.

During the global pandemic, we were reminded of the problems that can arise with global supply chains and the need for us to be more self-reliant and more resilient. The need for us to make more things here, the need for us to have a manufacturing industry here, and the need for us to have a future made in Australia, right here is absolutely critical. There's a need for Australia workers, using Australian knowhow, innovation and smarts, and Australian resources to make more products here in Australia.

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