Australian Manufacturers Consider Moving to US If Energy Crisis Not Resolved

Australian Manufacturers Consider Moving to US If Energy Crisis Not Resolved
Trainee steelworker at One Steel in Melbourne, Australia on April 30, 2013. AAP Image/Julian Smith
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Australia’s largest building materials manufacturers are considering moving production overseas if electricity shortages and pricing volatilities continue.

The leaders of Brickworks, Australia’s largest brickmaker, and Boral, a manufacturer of construction materials, gave a blunt assessment of the situation.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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