Government Grants

"They have to show the Government evidence that they have put their money into factories, improving their processes and growing the business," the spokeswoman said. "They get the money on that basis."

Yes, true and the Government did that in good faith to ensure our jobs, our companies and our viability, so companies which take advantage of that need to have an obligation to take care of our workers and our future. It obviously will have to be built in to any agreement for funding. Our funds have to profit us because our funds are from us. We pay for these funds...in good faith. So it is not surprising unions and workers are angry and that unions and workers will air the view that they  , too , need to be taken care of. It serves us nothing to have icon brands move offshore. It serves us nothing to have our icon companies pulled to bits by people who are in it for the profit, shareholders and executives. So yes, it's a wake up call because our bushfires are are clear indication we need everyone on our side doing their bit because that is how we overcome adversity. It is how we shall manage this financial adversity. Our country has the process staring us right in the face . We have noticed.  We need to be as thorough in our approach to the financial burning as we are to the bush burning.