Robert Simms (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a)   acknowledges:

(i)   That the South Australian automotive manufacturing industry has been an important part of the South Australian economy for over 50 years,

(ii)   this difficult time for South Australian employees in the car manufacturing industry due to the scheduled closure of Holden's Elizabeth plant, and

(iii)   that globally, electric car manufacturing is one of the fastest growing industries in the world; and

(b)   calls on the Government to:

(i)   develop a strategy to support South Australian workers as they transition into new jobs due to the closure of Holden's Elizabeth plant, and

(ii)   refocus automotive industry assistance to encourage new manufacturing investment, including in the manufacture of electric and other non fossil fuel powered vehicles.

Notice of motion altered on 29 February 2016 pursuant to standing order 77.

Question agreed to.