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Topic: government subsidies
Holden continually got money out of the Australian government, but there was never a way to save its Australian operations. <a href="http://indaily.com.au/"><em>In Daily</em></a> journalist <b>Kevin Naughton</b> reveals the con job.

How Holden conned Australia — and we bought it every time

Australia

Dec 20, 2013

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Voters appear resigned to the fate of Holden and don't blame the government for it -- and Greens voters appear the most economically rationalist on the issue, Essential Research has found.

Essential: government avoids fallout from Holden

Companies

Dec 17, 2013

6

<em>Crikey</em> readers talk spying on Timor-Leste and the real cost of letting Holden shut up shop.

How can we have an economy if we keep losing jobs?

Comments, corrections, clarifications and cock-ups

Dec 13, 2013

1

<em>Crikey</em> readers talk car manufacturing, what's really behind the Tropfest outrage and vet concerns at JCU.

Fuel costs driving car choices

Comments, corrections, clarifications and cock-ups

Dec 12, 2013

Holden boss Mike Devereaux mounted a defence of government assistance but kept workers guessing on their futures. <em>Crikey</em>'s <b>Tim Oliver</b> reports from the Productivity Commission hearing.

Holden boss keeps them guessing, defends productivity

Companies

Dec 10, 2013

1

<em>Crikey</em> readers talk auto subsidies, the finer points of champagne (or sparkling wine) and whether Anthony Albanese is a bit too informal.

‘Albo’ has to go

Comments, corrections, clarifications and cock-ups

Sep 20, 2013

2

<em>Crikey</em> readers talk Michael Danby's Israeli leanings, why corporations need to pay their fair share of tax and the ludicrous prospect of trickle-down economics.

Trickle-down rubbish

Comments, corrections, clarifications and cock-ups

Aug 27, 2013

1

<em>Crikey</em> readers have their say on Holden, auto subsidies and journalism prizes.

Lessons for the auto industry

Comments, corrections, clarifications and cock-ups

Jun 20, 2013

Australia's car industry is floundering because it does not make fuel-efficient cars that people will buy. If it's going to be saved, writes researcher <b>Anna Mortimer</b>, something has to give.

The only way to save the car industry? Crack down on emissions

Companies

May 28, 2013

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Holden claims it's giving back billions in "spill-over" benefits for the economy in return for its government subsidies. Does this stack up? And is it a good use of taxpayers' money?

Car subsidy sums: should Australia just keep Holden on?

Markets

Apr 04, 2013

4

Tasmania's ailing and highly subsidised forestry industry should finally be subject to market principles, write <b>Andrew Macintosh</b> and <b>Richard Denniss</b>.

Tasmania’s forestry sector akin to ‘work for the dole’

Environment

Aug 21, 2012

5

How can taxpayers be expected to bankroll the car industry without any public debate, accountability and scrutiny on current operations, writes <b>Anna Mortimore</b>, a lecturer in revenue and tax law at the Griffith Business School.

High emissions, low demand: why we should stop bankrolling cars

Companies

Jul 20, 2012

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