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

That is a very good series of questions there, Mr President. The government has announced $19.1 million for an Australian industry participation package which is designed to get more local firms involved in major projects and procurements both at home and abroad. The money will be used to identify existing capabilities, build new ones, and match those capabilities to new opportunities. The package includes an extra $8.5 million for the Industry Capability Network, which links firms with opportunities; $8.2 million to supply advocates to champion Australian industry and to improve competitiveness; and $2.5 million to extend the use of Australia’s industry participation plans to major Commonwealth contracts and projects. This is about giving Australian firms a fair go. It is about ensuring that people are encouraged to buy Australian, both at home and abroad. (Time expired)