The Hon Karen Andrews MP Transcripts

Subjects: Australian made ventilators, PPE and sovereign capability
 

Interview discusses research into COVID-19 and Australian manufacturing of PPE.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on 5AA.
Leon Byner: Well, as you’ve heard, a South Australian company, a packaging manufacturer, is going to begin making millions of surgical masks and respirators from its Adelaide factory – 160 jobs. Let's talk to the Federal Industry, Science and Technology Minister, Karen Andrews. Minister, thanks for joining us this morning.
Karen Andrews: It's a pleasure.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC News Breakfast.
Michael Rowland: The Federal Government has thrown a financial lifeline to struggling Australians with a massive stimulus program to stop the economy from collapsing. The $130 billion JobKeeper program will see businesses receive a fortnightly wage subsidy of up to $1,500 per employee. It is the central plank in the Government's strategy to cushion the economy from the huge dislocation wrought by the coronavirus.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interview on Channel 7's Sunrise.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology was interviewed on Afternoon Briefing with Patricia Karvelas, ABC News 24
Patricia Karvelas: I'm joined now by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. Karen Andrews, welcome.
Karen Andrews: It’s a pleasure to be here.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interview on Channel 7's Sunrise.
Natalie Barr: Joining me now is Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. Morning to you.
Karen Andrews: Good morning.
Natalie Barr: There are also new limits on the number of people who can attend a funeral or a wedding. How do you think Aussies will take to these strict new measures?

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on ABC's AM.
Kim Landers: Australian companies are being drafted into boosting manufacturing of vital medical equipment including ventilators, protective masks, and gowns and hand sanitiser. The Federal Industry Minister is Karen Andrews. I spoke with her earlier.
Minister, when are we going to be able to go to the shops and buy hand sanitiser, toilet paper, even masks, without it being a futile mission?

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews was interviewed on The Kenny Report, Sky News.

Doorstop interview discusses the impact of coronavirus on supply chains and industry.