Why we should buy Australian

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Originally Posted by donh54

Looking around, I think we are there already :eek: :eek:

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Yup

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

We're even buying our Army uniforms from China. Seriously?
Talk about short-sightedly abandoning our own economy to save a few bucks. What will happen if we ever have to fight the Chinese?
New Army dress uniforms being made in China to achieve 'best value for money' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Yup

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Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

It's quite simple Mick. We simply ask which ships of the invading fleet are carrying our supplies and try not to sink them.
Seriously though: It really is short sighted, dismissive of history and just plain foolhardy not to ensure that we have a broad ability to manufacture, supply our own energy and keep a comprehensive skills base ticking over.

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We never will have the ability to make our own stuff if we don't give orders to local suppliers.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

We never will have the ability to make our own stuff if we don't give orders to local suppliers.

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Agree, which is why I changed my mind, and are buying Maxi-drive axles from MR Auto. to go with the Ashcroft ATB LSD. I have also taken advice from MR Auto, and keeping my current CV'S. If only the Southern company had contacted me, they would have my money also.

We live in a global world and if local suppliers don't supply in a timely manner at reasonable prices and/or superior quality they won't survive.

Just spent $2k today on a flash Westinghouse stove made in Adelaide rather than a German rival made in Poland so we're doing our bit. Fanciest stove I've ever owned, but competitive price to imports and bought a 5 year warranty too.

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And then we can enjoy global wages.
And Global living conditions. [emoji41]

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Just spent $2k today on a flash Westinghouse stove made in Adelaide rather than a German rival made in Poland so we're doing our bit. Fanciest stove I've ever owned, but competitive price to imports and bought a 5 year warranty too.

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Well done Mick...that's a good story. I've got a Westinghouse fridge for same reason and excellent quality / competitive price..

...what are you going to cook first?

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Originally Posted by MrLandy

Well done Mick...that's a good story. I've got a Westinghouse fridge for same reason and excellent quality / competitive price..

...what are you going to cook first?

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not any more:(

Last Australian-made fridge is end of the line for regional manufacturer - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

For us,buying Aussie made is usually the first option,if possible.We have a Westinghouse as well.

But for work,if i use Aussie gear,winning a job is very difficult.In fact most of our parts and equipment are not made here, anymore.

Business is business,you have to survive.

Sad,but that is the way it is.