Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Lambie for her second supplementary question. I'd hate to think, Senator Lambie, that you'd be seeking to exploit the problems of the Gupta company in Whyalla for some political advantage either for your new party running in South Australia or for Mr Rex Patrick. But can I reiterate that this federal government, alongside that terrific state government led by Premier Malinauskas, can do two things. We can ensure that steel continues to be made in Australia, and we can build ships in Osborne in South Australia with technology and with agreements with the United States and the United Kingdom. We can both defend this country— (Time expired)