Tomago’s slow death exposes folly of ‘Made in Australia’ dream

Tomago's Slow Death Exposes Folly of 'Made in Australia' Dream

Tomago's potential demise highlights the challenges of the "Made in Australia" concept.

A recent week saw a surge in protectionism, with billionaires Andrew Forrest and Harvey Norman's Katie Page backing a News Corp campaign to reboot domestic manufacturing.

Andrew Forrest, a billionaire who ships iron ore to China, and Katie Page, whose retail chain sells imported electronic goods, supported the campaign.

A sound commercial decision by Rio regarding Tomago's future could provide pushback against corporate bailout culture.

Author's summary: Tomago's struggles question the viability of "Made in Australia".

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