Topics: Australian manufacturing and coronavirus vaccine E&OE: Matt Tribe: This might sound like a contradiction in terms. The declining manufacturing industry is about to get a reboot and it’s thanks to COVID-19. Almost every industry has felt the financial pension in the last few weeks, with manufacturing a central pillar on that list, particularly in…
Topics: COVID-19, including new quarantine measures, supply chains and PPE. E&OE: 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. Patricia Karvelas: Let’s start with just the big rules that have just been announced. Are these new quarantine…
Topics: Holden closure announcement, car industry E&OE Tom Elliott: Karen Andrews MP, Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology joins us right now. Ms Andrews, good afternoon. Karen Andrews: Hi, how are you? Tom Elliott: I assume you’re disappointed that Holden is shutting down. Karen Andrews: Oh, I’m very disappointed. Very disappointed. Like many people,…
Topics: Holden closure announcement, car industry E&OE Ben Fordham: The Federal Government is furious at General Motors for letting the Holden brand die. After operating for 164 years in Australia, Holden will be gone by the end of the year following today’s announcement. All dealerships close their doors, 600 Australians lose their jobs, and we…
Topics: Holden closure announcement, car industry E&OE Karen Andrews: Well, good afternoon and thank you very much for being here. It was only a couple of hours ago that the Government was advised that Holden was walking away from Australia and Australians. This is a very disappointing outcome. It’s disappointing because there will be several…
The Coalition Government’s support for car workers and local businesses impacted by industry transition has been backed by a new report released today. The Australian Automotive Industry – Transition following the end of Australian motor vehicle production report found that about 75 per cent of former supply chain companies remain in business following the closure…
The success of the Liberal National Government’s support programs to help transition retrenched car manufacturing workers has been backed by a new report released today. The Transition of the Australian Car Manufacturing Sector: Outcomes & Best Practice Summary Report, has found that more than four out of five retrenched workers are now back in employment.…