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View Poll Results: Do you think government(s) should bring in incentives to buy OZ | |||
Yes, they should encourage people to support local jobs and industry |
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120 | 85.11% |
No, the local car makers get enough help - they should adapt to the market |
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21 | 14.89% |
Voters: 141. You may not vote on this poll |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2009
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With the local market having a 5% tariff (one of the lowest for a car producing nation) and having to compete with other countries low environmental, OH&S and wage standards as well as competing with countries which send cars here but put heavy restrictions on Australian-made cars in return. Would people want to see a government incentive to buy Australian? Or do you think that competing with low-cost countries is the price to pay for being in the market and that the locals get enough help?
Im thinking reduced or free registration on Australian-made cars, maybe an Australian car rebate. Maybe business tax deduction incentives (this would dramatically change the fleet scene, making the locals a lot more attractive overnight - think Falcon ute). Even if financially it doesnt make a big difference to most buyers, just the program's exposure to the community would make people consider an Australian-made car or at least bring it into consideration when car shopping. |
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