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

It just doesn't work. Their commitment—their heart—is not in it. They only ever talk about manufacturing to talk it down. This is a test for the parliament. Do we want a stronger economy or a weaker one? Do we want more jobs or fewer? Will the Liberals and Nationals join up again with the Greens to refuse to back our plans for A Future Made in Australia? People will see where that mob stands.

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