The Albanese Labor Government is backing Australian steelmakers and manufacturers now and into the future, with a $500 million investment through the Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund.
Australia’s energy transition is well underway – last year was a record year for investment in renewables, driving more demand for wind turbines and other electricity infrastructure.
The Albanese Government will invest $13.6 million towards the St George Illawarra Dragons Community and High Performance Centre (CHPC) – a world-class precinct and facility which would create significant legacy for sporting teams, fans and the Illawarra community into the future.
This Federal investment will allow the Dragons’ existing facilities to come together under one roof at the University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus and allows for new opportunities for the Club’s elite and junior representative programs, as well a community partnership programs.
Well, thank you very much. I also begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we're meeting today and pay my respect to elders past, present and emerging.
To the Premier of South Australia, my friend Mali, and members of his team who are here.
To my Ministers, Don Farrell and Ed Husic.
To Peter Dutton, the Leader of the Opposition, and other members of Parliament who are here.
The Governor of South Australia, Frances Adamson.
It's wonderful that you're able to be here.
AARON STEVENS, HOST: Pleasure to welcome the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, this afternoon. Hello.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you, Aaron. I hope you're enjoying the sleep-ins there, mate. Used to talking to you early in the morning.
NARELLE GRAHAM, HOST: Well, some days we visit them, other times they visit us. Answering my door this afternoon to the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, who received a round of applause in Whyalla earlier today. Thank you for being here, Prime Minister.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Well, thanks so much, Peter, and it's wonderful to be here with all of you. And I want to begin by just thanking you. The truth is that Peter and I sit in offices with other Ministers and people here, but the people who really run this country, who make a difference every day are the people standing in front of me.
NIKOLAI BEILHARZ, HOST: The Prime Minister has been in Whyalla this morning announcing more details of this $2.4 billion package to try and help the steelworks continue after the state government put it into administration yesterday. And the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, joins us now. Prime Minister, good afternoon to you.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon. Good to be with you.
JACQUI FELGATE, HOST: On the line is the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Thanks for coming on the program.
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon, Jacqui. Good to be with you.
FELGATE: Anything specific planned for this weekend? Perhaps Sunday?
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Well, it's great to be here in Whyalla with Premier Malinauskas, his Minister Tom Koutsantonis and my Minister Ed Husic for what is a very significant day in the life of this heart and soul here in Whyalla, which is, of course, the steelworks.
The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, locking in our nation as a green iron manufacturing powerhouse through the new Green Iron Investment Fund.
The $1 billion Green Iron Fund will boost green iron manufacturing and supply chains by supporting early mover green iron projects and unlocking private investment at scale.
Up to $500 million has been earmarked to support the Whyalla steelworks transformation, shoring up local jobs and helping with the energy transition.