Sean Edwards (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Despite trade assistance, Adelaide Brighton is predicting a further net $5.4 million drop in profit in its first full year following the introduction of the carbon tax. How is the government planning to compensate the additional costs for every business in South Australia, particularly when the industry is already facing difficult conditions as a result of weakening demand, increasing labour costs and a high Australian dollar?