Tomago's Slow Death Exposes Folly of 'Made in Australia' Dream
Tomago's potential demise highlights the challenges of maintaining domestic manufacturing.
A commercial decision by Rio regarding Tomago's future could provide pushback against corporate bailout culture.
It's been a busy week for protectionism.
Andrew Forrest and Harvey Norman CEO Katie Page supported a News Corp campaign to rebuild domestic manufacturing, despite their own businesses relying on imported goods.
Author's summary: Tomago's decline exposes flaws in "Made in Australia" ideal.