Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

This is an important announcement. This is an important commitment by the Australian government to the development of a hybrid vehicle. The negotiations between the government and Toyota will ensure this development money is well used and that we develop an alternative car capacity in this country that benefits consumers with lower fuel costs and benefits the economy as a part of our attack on the high level of carbon emissions.