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

These are measures which are about building the capabilities of local firms and building the partnerships that link them to real opportunities wherever they are and wherever we can develop those relationships. Whether it is in major public infrastructure or whether it is in a big resources project or whether it is in the NBN, we are in the business of ensuring that Australian firms do get the fair go they deserve to compete. Just as we expect our athletes to perform and to meet international competition head-on, and we do so by providing them with the training necessary to make sure they are successful, this is the type of program that provides support to our companies. We are boosting firm perfor­mance through Enterprise Connect. We are also finding wherever the strengths of industries exist and ensuring that every possible opportunity is taken through the industry capability networks. We are putting local industry experts right at the heart of the procurement teams for major contracts through the Supplier Access to Major Projects program. We are promoting local industry— (Time expired)