Future Made in Australia Needs Greater Policy Certainty, Less Focus on Social Objectives: Stakeholders

Experts claimed union agreements may raise costs, restrict competition, and incentivise side deals for Future Made in Australia projects.
Future Made in Australia Needs Greater Policy Certainty, Less Focus on Social Objectives: Stakeholders
Solar panels are seen on a roof in Albany, Western Australia, on March 29, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
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Stakeholders presenting evidence before the Economic Legislation Senate Committee on the Future Made in Australia (FMA) Bill extended broad support for the framework but expressed concerns about the law’s overly restrictive eligibility criteria, which could limit support for otherwise viable projects.

They also called for greater policy certainty to encourage private investment and stronger safeguards to ensure the judicious use of taxpayer dollars.

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