Would you want incentives to buy Australian?

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by Auslandau

Of course we can compete ....... its about being smart about what we produce and how it is produced. There has always been the cheaper countries producing cheaper products and there will always be countries that produce high end product. This is all not new to how the world works since the days of import and export.

Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW, Bentley, Jaguar, Fiat, Aston Martin, Rover ..... etc are competing against the Chinese? Go to China and count how many Audi's and VW's are driving about. The Germans can sell A8's to the Chinese ..... but its all too hard for Australia? Don't think so.

The problem is some throw their hands up in the air and say its all too hard while others just get on with doing something better than their opposition. I think the problem is that some just have there hand out saying "Give me money ... rebate ... handout ....... as an incentive" The incentive should be in how good or enjoyable the end product is rather than how much it cost. This fact can be forgotten quickly if the enjoyment is still there.

I compete with 100% Chinese imports in what I do ...... and so far have survived. I do not compete on price alone. I do it on quality but still have to be reasonable.

No way no are we stuffed. Far from it. Just some have already given up thinking they are better than others.

Well said.

Its about about perception and point of difference...

Dont compete on price, compete on quality and being better/different.