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Geelong could lose 2500 manufacturing jobs if energy prices continue to rise at current rates, according to Australia’s peak industry group. Energy price rises were a “life or death matter” for a quarter of Australian manufacturers according to Australian Industry Group’s national policy advisor Tennant Reed. Mr Reed said the national figure would likely apply for Geelong’s 10,207-strong manufacturing workforce. “Half of manufacturers would be exposed enough for (energy prices rises) to be noticeable,” he added. Continued on page 5
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