Whyalla Steelworks

The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:29): Supplementary: my questions to the Attorney are:

1. In regard to best chances in the future, what does that mean in regard to plans for the Whyalla Steelworks?

2. Are backup plans being considered if a buyer cannot be found?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, Special Minister of State) (14:29): As I have said, the actions the state government has taken—the support package—and a very significant support package announced by the federal government seek to make sure that the Whyalla Steelworks is in the best possible position to be a going concern and to continue for decades, as it has decades in the past, supporting the people of Whyalla but importantly keeping that long-form sovereign steelmaking capability in this country.