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Industry assistance to be tied to transparency: Hockey

Federal treasurer Joe Hockey has said that government assistance would not be given to “lazy” companies, seizing on comments by a General Motors executive.
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Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2014, 10:13 amNovember 16, 2016 0 137
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Alcoa 2012 bailout made to buy time for former government: Kennett

Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has said the former federal government’s 2012 cash injection to attempt to save the Alcoa Point Henry smelter was merely about trying to “save face”.
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Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2014, 12:07 pmNovember 18, 2016 0 162
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Robb says structural change preferable to handouts

Trade minister Andrew Robb and others within the federal government are showing their opposition to industry assistance.
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Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2014, 10:58 amNovember 17, 2016 0 159
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Alcoa not seeking government help for Point Henry smelter

Alcoa has reportedly given up trying to secure subsidies from the Victorian or federal governments.
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Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2014, 10:05 amNovember 18, 2016 0 177
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Decision on Alcoa Port Henry smelter to come in March

Alcoa’s Port Henry aluminium smelter at Geelong will have a review of its operations handed down in March.
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Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2014, 10:00 amNovember 19, 2016 0 141
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Defence industry worried about federal spending

Defence industry figures have expressed concern at the likelihood the federal government will not be able to increase spending in the next two budgets.
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Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2014, 11:55 amNovember 15, 2016 0 140
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Wollongong gets new steel innovation hub

A new Steel Innovation Hub, based at University of Wollongong, has been announced, partnering companies such as BlueScope with the university.
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Staff WriterDecember 20, 2013, 11:41 amNovember 18, 2016 0 154
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Abbott tells businesses not to expect subsidies

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sent a strong message to businesses not to expect handouts from his government.
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Michelle GrattanDecember 19, 2013, 9:42 amNovember 19, 2016 0 193
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Abbott announces $100 m for Holden workers, puts competitiveness on agenda

Prime minister Tony Abbott has announced strategic reviews of the South Australian and Victorian economies.
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Staff WriterDecember 18, 2013, 3:54 pmNovember 19, 2016 0 161
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Govt critical of Holden silence on manufacturing plans

The tension between the federal government and GM Holden has increased, with the Coalition urging the car maker to state whether or not it will continue manufacturing in Australia.
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Staff WriterDecember 11, 2013, 12:27 pmNovember 18, 2016 0 134
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Holden is one piece in GM’s global restructuring puzzle

In the wake of the global financial crisis, Holden’s parent company, General Motors was placed on life support.
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Macfarlane could make announcement on Innovation Precincts before Xmas

In an apparent change of heart, industry minister Ian Macfarlane has spoken in favour of the former government’s Innovation Precinct program.
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Staff WriterNovember 29, 2013, 10:20 amNovember 17, 2016 0 142
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Stop subsidising car makers, says FMG chief

Fortescue Metals Group’s CEO Nev Power has told a business event that subsidies to auto makers needed to end.
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Staff WriterNovember 20, 2013, 10:47 amNovember 17, 2016 0 178
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AMWU pushes govt for early decision on car industry

Auto workers are pushing the Coalition Government to bring forward its decision on auto industry funding before it's too late.
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Staff WriterNovember 19, 2013, 10:31 amNovember 19, 2016 0 149
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Leaked expert report warns of difficulties in adapting after Holden exit

A confidential leaked report by chair of South Australia’s Advanced Manufacturing Council has detailed plans on how the state might cope with the closure of Holden’s Elizabeth factory, which could happen as soon as 2016.
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Staff WriterNovember 7, 2013, 10:25 amNovember 19, 2016 0 216
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Holden shutdown would cost 13,000-plus SA jobs

The end of manufacturing for Holden at Elizabeth would be disastrous for SA, costing $1.24 billion and 13,200 jobs according to economic modelling from the Adelaide University.
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Staff WriterNovember 6, 2013, 9:33 amNovember 16, 2016 0 164
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Holden workers get pay rise as company’s future hangs in the balance

Holden’s workers will get a 3 per cent wage increase beginning on November 15 as the federal government decides on a new cash injection to keep the car company manufacturing in Australia.
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Staff WriterNovember 5, 2013, 12:05 pmNovember 19, 2016 0 148
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Devereux departure difficult for Holden negotiations: Weatherill

South Australian premier Jay Weatherill has said that the departure of Mike Devereux, Holden’s managing director, has made negotiations between the car maker and governments for further assistance more difficult.
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Staff WriterOctober 28, 2013, 12:33 pmNovember 17, 2016 0 165
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End of Holden’s manufacturing operations in Australia would cost $600 million

GM Holden has reportedly attached a price of $600 million to shutting down its car making in Australia.
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Staff WriterOctober 9, 2013, 12:12 pmNovember 17, 2016 0 483
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Government should promote local purchases: SPC Ardmona

Peter Kelly, the managing director of SPC Ardmona, has said that the federal and Victorian governments should be supporting local food processors and farmers by encouraging public institutions to source locally-made food.
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