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❓ Question on Notice regarding local content expenditure within Alstom's railcar contract, specifically for Acquisition and Replacement line items, seeking clarification on manufacturing spend and adherence to local content obligations. The answer confirms Alstom is meeting its obligations.

AnsweredQoN 595Legislative Council

Asked

11 September 2025

Member

Hon Steve Martin

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to the Minister's answer to pre-hearing Estimates questions in which it was explained that the one contract with Alstom for new railcars covers both the Acquisition and Replacement line items, with local content spend for the manufacturing aspect at least 50 per cent, and I ask: (a) noting that total expenditure as of 30 June 2025 for the Acquisition line item is $324 million, how much of this: (i) was spent on the "manufacturing aspect": (A) and further, was at least 50% of the dollar figure in (i) spent on local content; and (B) if no to (A), why not; and (b) noting that total expenditure as of 30 June 2025 for the Replacement line item is $477 million, how much of this: (i) was spent on the "manufacturing aspect": (A) and further, was at least 50% of the dollar figure in (i) spent on local content? (B) if no to (A), why not?