‘Demand anchor’: New bill pushes 30pc local manufacturing rule


The Albanese government is facing pressure to back in local manufacturers by requiring that at least 30 per cent of the goods used in Commonwealth projects are made in Australia.

A private members bill introduced by independent MP Dai Le on Monday would amend the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act to give domestic suppliers greater preference in the public procurement system.

The bill echoes long-awaited legislation currently before the …

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