House of Assembly: Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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GM HOLDEN

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (14:36): I have a supplementary question. In light of the minister's statement, can he tell us how many South Australian jobs are guaranteed by these arrangements and for how long?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Small Business) (14:36): Another fair question.

The SPEAKER: That is another question.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: The reality is this: $1.5 million to our gross state product every year; a $1 billion investment—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Madam Speaker, 16,000 jobs will add to the automotive industry in South Australia.

Mr Marshall interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! Deputy leader, order!

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: This state government has secured the long-term future of our automotive industry in this state. We have done it with a conservative government in Victoria and a Labor government in Canberra. The reality is this—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: —they do not want to drive Holdens. They want to drive BMWs and they want us to drive Hyundais. They do not support local manufacturing. Where is their policy? Where is their automotive policy?

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! Point of order.

Mr GARDNER: Surely the minister has had enough of a go now.

The SPEAKER: Yes.

Mr GARDNER: It's time to bring him to order.

The SPEAKER: I think the minister has answered the question. Thank you.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!