Letters to the Editor
Look beyond the short term for benefits of Australian-made policy
Readers’ letters on the need for a long-term view of the Future Made in Australia policy; Anzac Day’s poignant message; the battle with Elon Musk over content; a better way to combat Iran; handouts for rich fossil fuel companies; and a rescue plan for Tritium.
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A range of perspectives on the government’s Future Made in Australia initiatives has been published in The Australian Financial Review. A key differentiator between perspectives relates to timeframe.
It was once widely accepted that with many businesses having a focus on immediate profitability and short-term returns to shareholders, public investment – application of taxpayer funding – was required in strategic areas important for the public interest, and for which benefits accrue only in the longer term. Investment in public education and research was thus intrinsically valued.
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