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

Mr President, the government supports every branch of Australian manufacturing with the potential to provide quality jobs locally and to compete internationally. We have foreshadowed the appointment of supplier advocates for textiles, clothing and footwear and for steel. We have already appointed two automotive envoys as part of the New Car Plan for a Greener Future. Their job is to showcase the capabilities of Australian component makers to global markets and supply chains. Our North American envoy, Steve Bracks, has already led a mission to Detroit and the emerging electrical vehicle hub in California. The Asia envoy, Mr John Conomos has led a delegation to Thailand and advanced Australia’s cause with car makers from China and Japan. Our aim is to give Australian firms the best chance of getting in the game and the best chance of winning. We want to ensure that Australia has jobs for the future. (Time expired)