Arthur had long anticipated that the industrial department would be able to complete the development plan. After all, the industrial development plan of Australia also started from basic industries; on the premise of possessing industrial equipment and sufficient workers, it was only natural for mineral-rich Australia to rapidly increase its steel production.
"Well done, but we also need to keep striving. Both industrial development and various construction projects require sufficient steel materials. When we launch our railway construction plan in the future, we will similarly need massive amounts of steel. With the help of the United Kingdom and Germany, I hope our steel output can quickly reach a satisfactory figure," Arthur instructed.
Steel production was one of the factors measuring a country's industrial development, as well as an important material required for national construction and development.
Therefore, Australia could never be satisfied with merely meeting the targets, but had to set its sights on the future, preparing well for all forthcoming construction projects.
"Yes, Your Highness!" Minister Pierre answered solemnly.
After Minister Pierre finished his report, the year-end summary of this cabinet government could be considered concluded.
Although departments like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Treasury Department, and the Ministry of Defense had yet to report, these departments had not undergone major changes and did not require separate briefings.
Arthur also breathed a sigh of relief, saying with a smile, "Overall, all departments performed well over the past year. Although you have only been in charge of your respective departments for half a year, you have already preliminarily completed the development plans. I hope that in the new year, everyone will continue to work hard and strive together toward the great goal of making Australia rise!"
Concluding the Cabinet meeting, Arthur finally felt a sense of relief, able to