In the context of its struggling global operations, Ford’s decision to shut up shop in Australia is logical. And recent economic history tells us it will have few repercussions, say Glenn Dyer and Bernard Keane.
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In the context of its struggling global operations, Ford’s decision to shut up shop in Australia is logical. And recent economic history tells us it will have few repercussions, say Glenn Dyer and Bernard Keane.
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READ MOREThe closure of Ford in Australia, announced today, is overdue and says little other than that a protected company lost touch with consumers. The eventual cessation of taxpayer bribes to Ford to maintain an uncompetitive production line is welcome news.
READ MOREThe nightly TV news remains the key battleground for the federal election. So who are the all-powerful news directors who oversee their stations’ coverage of the election campaign at Seven, Nine and the ABC? The Power Index talks to them — as well as some well-placed insiders — to see how they’ll cover election 2013.
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WHAT WAS SAID:
"It just doesn't make sense for us [to manufacture here] longer term."
"Ford is a business, not a political party. The numbers just don't stack up."
Ford closure is overdue and irrelevant to Australian manufacturing
The closure of Ford in Australia, announced today, is overdue and says little other than that a protected company lost touch with consumers. The eventual cessation of taxpayer bribes to Ford to maintain an uncompetitive production line is welcome news.
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