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

Indeed, I'll certainly do that. I was asked about the industry. This explains the ideological position of those opposite who want manufacturing sent offshore, and they've done that for a long period of time. Here's the quote: 'In aluminium, we are missing our chance to replace uncompetitive processing with bauxite exports.' And, by 'killer slide', I mean 'job killer'. That's what they want. In his case, he said this: 'In aluminium, there are few prospects for growth. We cannot compete in processing. Australian aluminium smelting is uncompetitive on both capital and operating costs.'

Honourable members interjecting—

And I note that he says that's right. They've never supported jobs here and they've never supported— (Time expired)

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