Ford says it is in Australia to stay following Holden's closure and could take on axed workers
- sarahjohnsnc
- Feb 18, 2020
- 1 min read
Ford has reassured the Federal Government it is in Australia to stay and may be able to offer jobs to some of the laid-off Holden workers.
Holden's US parent company General Motors yesterday announced it would retire the iconic Holden brand and close down its Australian operations, with about 600 employees set to lose their jobs.
Following the shock announcement, Federal Industry Minister Karen Andrews called Ford's Australia and New Zealand president and chief executive, Kay Hart.
"She indicated very clearly to me that Ford is as committed as ever to Australia and that they continue to invest here," Ms Andrews said.
"She didn't give a never-ending commitment and I would not expect that from her.
"I asked that we kept in touch and she's agreed to that."
Ms Andrews said Ford, formerly Holden's major rival in Australia, also appeared open to the possibility of recruiting some of those facing job losses at Holden.
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