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Legislative Council - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
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GM HOLDEN

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (15:23): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade concerning recent developments regarding Holden's continued production at Elizabeth.

Leave granted.

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD: I note the Premier's statement today, which I have not yet had a chance to read, so forgive me if my questions overlap. My question concerns Mr Stefan Jacoby, who we understand is the person who ultimately will decide the fate of Holden Australia. He has just visited Melbourne, but he has not come to South Australia where, if he did, he might have met with workers and union representatives, local management, and the like, and all those people involved who make the fine cars produced out at Elizabeth.

Some people have suggested that his visit to Melbourne only should be seen as a cause for some concern. I would like some clarification from the government. My questions to the minister are:

1. Has the government any feedback from Mr Jacoby as to the likelihood of his visiting South Australia in the near future and, if so, when is that likely to be?

2. Has the government had any information from Holden concerning their current production levels—that is, perhaps on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis—if their production is maintaining its level, increasing or, hopefully not, but possibly decreasing?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (15:24): I thank the honourable member for his questions and will refer them to the minister for trade in another place and I am happy to bring back a response.

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