Leaders challenged over Holden stance
South Australia’s two most powerful politicians have been challenged to force their federal leaders into u-turns on Holden.
A day after workers agreed to an inferior pay deal, the blame game has started over who should now take responsibility.
Premier Jay Weatherill blames the Federal Coalition’s threat to rip out half a billion dollars in subsidies.
He said state Liberal leader Steven Marshall must now defy his federal colleagues.
“If you don’t fight, you don’t win,” Mr Weatherill said.
“This is why he should be with us to secure the future of Holden.”
But Mr Marshall blames Kevin Rudd’s proposed fringe benefits tax changes for Holden’s uncertainty.
“The Coalition will come up with a plan to get this sector back on track,” Mr Marshall said.
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon said both state leaders should extract the digit.
“The Labor party leader and the Liberal party opposition have their homework to do when it comes to dealing with their respective federal leaders who both got it wrong,” Mr Xenophon said.
