Manufacturing and Industrial Relations

Industrial Relations and Manufacturing

• The South Australian industrial sector was decimated by the Holden shutdown and subsequent manufacturing closures. Reinvigorate South Australia's manufacturing industry by fighting for new shipbuilding contracts, the continued development of Lot 14, and the Australian Space Agency.
• In addition to specialised growth industries we also need to boost standard manufacturing. Part of the solution is moving capacity to country areas as a driver of economic growth there. We propose tax breaks for any business that moves at least 51% of its production capacity and its headquarters to rural areas designated as economic opportunity zones.
• Union agreements must pass the interests of members test.
• Union officials to be held to company directors' standards.
• Ensure all workers are able to read basic English signage and warnings before commencing work.