Kevin Rudd wants Australia to start making its own cars again

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has publicly urged the country to restart local car manufacturing. Speaking on the issue, Rudd pointed out that having a domestic auto industry is vital for national strength and job growth. Australia lost its last major car factories several years ago when brands like Holden, Ford, and Toyota shut down their local production lines. Since then, the nation has relied fully on imported vehicles from overseas markets. Rudd believes bringing back local manufacturing will help build skills and make the economy more secure. Local industry groups and trade unions have reacted to the suggestion, with many workers supporting the idea of new factory jobs. At the same time, some business analysts point out that high labor costs and global supply chains make it hard to compete with cheap imports. No official government plan has been announced yet to restart car factories, but the debate has started fresh discussions across the country.