Ms Saffioti questions the Treasurer about the government's policy on building 56 railcars, specifically whether they will be built overseas. The Treasurer's response mentions ordering additional railcars being made in Queensland.

AnsweredQoN 656Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 September 2016
Portfolio
Treasurer

QuestionView source ↗

RAILCAR CONSTRUCTION — LOCAL CONTENT
656. Ms R. SAFFIOTI to the Treasurer:
I have a supplementary question. Is
the Treasurer's policy to build the 56 railcars he says we need over
the next 10 years overseas?

AnswerView source ↗

We have ordered a number of
railcars.
Mr
D.C. Nalder interjected.
Dr
M.D. NAHAN : We have ordered an additional 10 and they are being made in
Queensland and are keeping the Queensland factory going.
Mr
F.M. Logan interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cockburn, I call you to order for the first time. Thank
you.
Mr
F.M. Logan interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cockburn, do you want me to call you for the second
time?

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