The Wire

Unions expressed disappointment today over the government’s refusal to back an inquiry into the ailing manufacturing sector. Some experts are calling for the government to reconsider their decision, saying that an inquiry is needed to plan a future for the Australian economy beyond the current mining boom.

Yesterday on The Wire we heard economists of many stripes, all of whom were skeptical about any government plan to rescue the manufacturing industry.But today we’ll hear from union leaders and experts who say that manufacturing holds a unique place in our economy.