Federal Labor pledges $15 billion manufacturing fund to safeguard Australian in lead-up to election – ABC News

Federal Opposition leader Anthony Albanese will promise to establish a $15 billion “national reconstruction fund” if Labor wins the next election, ahead of the party’s special policy conference beginning in Sydney.
Key points:

• Mr Albanese argues the COVID-19 pandemic highlights weaknesses in Australia’s manufacturing industry
• The fund would operate with an independent board making decisions about how to invest the initial $15 billion
• Mr Albanese has repeatedly criticised the Coalition for eroding…

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