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

I was asked a specific question regarding the nature of the reporting. Section 27A of the bill states:

The Secretary must include the following in the Department’s annual report for a financial year:

(a) the total amounts of capped assistance and uncapped assistance paid to ATS participants under the Automotive Transformation Scheme during the 12 month period ending on 31 March in the financial year;

(b) details of the progress of the Australian automotive industry towards achieving economic sustainability, environmental outcomes and workforce skills development.

That is already in the bill—and it brings into serious question, Senator Abetz, why you are doing this.