Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

On 31 October 2013, Toyota issued a media release saying they needed to take 'urgent action' in relation to their workplace agreement to ensure the future viability of their operation in this country. They said:

… the proposed variation is needed if Toyota is to achieve its targets.

And:

… we need to modernise our work practices.

That is what Toyota said on the 31st.