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Action: Australia's automotive manufacturing came to an end

Media arrive at a Holden event in Melbourne, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. Car manufacturer Holden will retain more than 100 design jobs in Australia after General Motors reversed a decision to send them overseas. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING

Workers have been told that operations will be shut down at Holden on October 20. Source: AAP

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Holden has a proud history in Australia's automotive manufacturing history but it all came to an end on last Friday when its ceased local production. Given Australian manufacturing is weakening, what is the future for our economic transformation?

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