Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council
- Today’s announcement is welcome news for Tomago’s workers and the Hunter region, reinforcing the smelter’s role in supporting skilled jobs, regional communities and Australia’s economy, and its contribution to the evolution of Australia’s energy system.
- Australia’s historic reliance on market-based settings has left producers exposed, as they increasingly compete not just with companies, but with governments backing their own industries.
- Reliable, competitive energy is critical to the aluminium industry’s future — and to supporting resilient and sustainable operations in an increasingly competitive global market. Today’s announcement will help shape Australia’s economic strength, industrial capability and prosperity for decades to come.
- Aluminium is central to Australia’s transport and infrastructure, construction and manufacturing, defence capability and emerging technologies. Australia’s integrated aluminium industry is also playing an increasing and valued role in engagement with our strategic partners who are looking to Australia as a safe and reliable supplier of aluminium, alumina and bauxite.
- Strong, coordinated policy is needed to restore competitiveness, protect value-added industry, and secure Australia’s place in global supply chains, which is critical to delivering long-term economic and geostrategic benefits.
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