Greens to move for manufacturing inquiry

Posted by Steve on August 30, 2011

Greens MP and spokesperson on industry and innovation Adam Bandt has said that if the government will not establish an inquiry into manufacturing the Greens will.

The Greens will move for a Parliamentary inquiry into manufacturing in two weeks’ time when Parliament resumes.

“The mining boom and high dollar are hurting manufacturing and something needs to be done”, Mr Bandt said.

“A strong manufacturing industry is vital to our future prosperity and economic security. The government can’t sit on its hands.”

“If the government won’t establish an inquiry, Parliament should.”

“The inquiry should look at union proposals, which the Greens support, for local content rules and the problem of the high dollar.”

“The inquiry should also consider whether green manufacturing projects – like east coast high speed rail – could be prioritised. This would spread the benefits of the mining boom and give much needed support to the struggling manufacturing sector.”

“If Labor won’t back my motion, I hope the Coalition will.”