Why would someone be looking at South Australia when there are two other plants in Victoria, and the majority of parts suppliers are in Victoria as well. The majority of component makers at level 2 and level 3 are already closing down, with some already closed. The Government are reluctant to support the parts industry, let alone a possible newcomer. It takes years to build the relationship with the Government, let alone the changes we have had over the last few year from labour to Liberal. each has their own agenda. Then there is the subject of profitability where most suppliers are calling it quits, because there is no money to be made competing against China, Thailand and India. Even the car companies themselves have moved there. It may sound a good idea but the hurdles may be too high. There will be a lot of changes in the Auto industry in the next year and the Ford closure in October 2016 will give an indication of the future.
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