By https://www.abc.net.au/news/emilia-terzon/5769642
Publication Date: 2026-02-04 20:25:00
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Australian steel companies are struggling with cheap imports
An interesting read from our colleagues this morning about how Australian steel companies are struggling to survive as cheap imports intensify competition.
“Was runs almost unprofitably “Right now I’m sticking with it and hoping things get better,” the head of one company told ABC News.
“But if not, we have to make drastic decisions.”
More here:
Labor is considering changes to capital gains tax
Australia’s peak body for the trade union movement made a statement…
