Kate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

I am sure Senator Madigan is not using the citing of just one example as a basis to indicate a fundamental problem. One of the issues we have in front of us is a whole series of measures contained in the job statement, two of which I have mentioned already—the Australian industry participation plans and the authority that we have established. Since July 2012 the AIP requirements have been extended to Commonwealth procurement grants and loans as well as grants worth $20 million or more to state and territory governments. Summaries of these Australian industry participation plans are now published online and include details of how project proponents will acquire and use information on Australian industry capability and how they will communicate these opportunities to local suppliers. (Time expired)