Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to Senator Conroy's question, I thought it actually might be of interest to the chamber to know what we will be doing in conjunction with the unions, the South Australian government and the Victorian government in relation to these workers from Holden who will be displaced. I am sure that all reasonable steps will be taken to assist affected workers transitioning to new employment and that affected regions receive assistance to transform their economies. Any workers made redundant from Holden's Elizabeth and Port Melbourne plants are eligible for assistance under the Automotive Industry Structural Adjustment Program. This provides for immediate access to intensive employment support at this stream 3 level through Job Services Australia.