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

I thank Senator Pratt for her first supplementary question. Yesterday the Albanese Labor government's production tax credits passed the Senate, and I congratulate Senator Ayres on the terrific job he did in getting that legislation through. It was a great day for Australia but especially, Senator Pratt, for Western Australia. Consulted on and supported by industry, the Albanese Labor government's production tax credits ensure that resources aren't just mined here; that Australia processes locally to maximise their value. It means more resource sector jobs, providing secure and well-paid incomes to Western Australian families.

Yet there are those in this chamber who voted against this. I'm looking at all those over there, and I'm particularly looking at those Western Australian senators—

including you, Senator Cash; and Senator Smith, behind you; and Senator Reynolds; Senator Brockman— (Time expired)