Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I am always interested in what members of the AMWU and their officials have to say. I also have a lot of interest in what former officials have to say. Senator Cameron has talked to me on many occasions about procurement and supporting Australian industry. This government has had a long interest in those matters and has sought on all occasions to try to maximise Australia’s share of contracts and procurement issues to try to maximise jobs for Australians. That is very much part of the government’s approach and we do pursue those opportunities at all times. It is also the case that we support an open economy and that we think the opening of Australia to international forces, the floating of the dollar and other economic reforms, are important reforms. And I would hate to think that the Liberal Party are turning their backs on those very important reforms. (Time expired)