Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

We have set out to create in this industry a partnership based on mutual obligation. Managers, workers and the unions are all working closely with the government to produce the best possible outcome for the automotive industry. The research sector is also involved, including through the Automotive Industry Innovation Council. The government’s investment of up to $6.2 billion in the car plan is expected to generate three times that amount of money in new industry investment. Everyone in the automotive sector is sharing in the sacrifices needed to maintain the skills and capacity until the economic upturn returns. This is a perfect illustration of what can be achieved through dialogue and cooperation. This is the key to the success of our industry policy and stands in sharp contrast to the position taken by the conservatives when— (Time expired)