Opened the debate
Swanson argued that the Tomago Aluminium smelter, which produces nearly 40 per cent of Australia's primary aluminium, faces serious risks due to long-term energy market instability. Swanson contended that this instability resulted from a decade of failed energy policies under the previous Coalition government, including the sale of power generators by the state Liberal government. Regarding infrastructure, Swanson stated that the Maitland flyover was only partially completed by the former government, leaving traffic congestion unresolved. Swanson asserted that the current government is rectifying these oversights by delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions and stable long-term policy.