The petition of the electors of the Division of Maryborough draws to the attention of the House that the manufacture and assembly of rails cars is a highly skilled and specialised process.  Many Maryborough businesses, professionals and tradespeople have gained specialised skills and experience to a world's best practice standard in the construction of these rail vehicles.  On many occasions the incumbent Government has announced that jobs and regionalisation are top priorities.  The future viability of the Maryborough community and the safeguarding of and improvement of the pool of world class skills in the community depends on a continuity of work to support and maintain that skills base intact.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to urgently approve the awarding of the 200 rail car contract currently under construction to the Downer EDI Consortium who have a proven track record for manufacturing a world class product.