Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Treasurer. Was the Treasurer aware prior to giving his answer yesterday that the government had made a decision to appoint Mr Steve Bracks to head a major review of the car industry?

Wayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I welcome the question. The decision to formally appoint Mr Bracks was taken last night by the minister. Let me say, the appointment of Mr Bracks is a fine appointment. Let me also say that we take this industry very seriously. A lot of jobs are involved in this industry and there are very big challenges. This review is very important and it will receive the full backing of the government.