FED:Manufacturing inquiry not needed: gov't

AAP General News (Australia)
08-30-2011
FED:Manufacturing inquiry not needed: gov't

The federal government's ruled out an inquiry into the manufacturing sector, saying
it's resilient enough to survive despite difficult times.

There were mixed signals about an inquiry following a meeting Prime Minister JULIA
GILLARD and Industry Minister KIM CARR had with unions and a major employers' group yesterday.

They will visit Wollongong's Bluescope Steel today, following last week's announcement
that the company was shedding one thousand workers as a result of a high Australian dollar
hurting its export sector.

Senator CARR's told ABC Radio there are other ways to shore up the sector, saying Australian
manufacturing has to get creative and make sure it has high-tech products on offer to
stay competitive.

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KEYWORD: MANUFACTURING (CANBERRA)

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