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

Senator Marshall, Australia’s strong leadership and sound economic management through this period of global economic crisis has been recognised internationally and is being rewarded with new investment. The Gorgon liquefied natural gas project is just one example. The project will ultimately use some $33 billion worth of goods and services. Gorgon has already awarded more than $2 billion worth of contracts, the majority of which have gone to Australian companies. The Gorgon joint venture developed an Australian industry participation policy in the early stages of the project and is actively ensuring that local firms have every opportunity to get involved. It is working with the Industry Capability Network to identify Australian suppliers for this project. This is a great example of what the government is trying to achieve through its new $19.1 million Australian industry participation package. (Time expired)