Holden closure

[Perko]

I can accept the reports that losing Holden will affect many jobs and not just those directly at Holden. It is not a good thing and nobody wants to see their fellow Australian lose their job. However what the unions and other parties have failed to address is how is manufacturing going to continue? As stated by others, the Commodore sales levels are tanking, exactly like the Falcon. There is no other platform being produced long term that has been announced that will allow suitable economies of scale. The Cruze has been less than successful. Are union members going to put their money where their mouths are and start buying Commodores? Can't see it happening.

No amount of efficiencies or job wage cuts will save the fact that the Australia market is moving away from the large 4 door car. Supporters like me are a dying breed. The FH will be my last opportunity to purchase one. Ford Australia have asked for a handout but it is with research, something that has been growing and is sustainable. I have no dramas with Holden asking for money. Just prove to me that it is for something that I am going to get long term value out of. Not just prop a dying product up for a few more years longer than it deserves.