Archive for May, 2009

Expert calls for prosecutions over unsafe commercial vehicles

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

The Department of Labour should prosecute employers who make workers use unsafe vehicles, says the car buyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide.
Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson says:
“The law is quite clear: employers are required to provide a safe workplace and can be prosecuted if they don’t.”
“Legally, a motor vehicle is a workplace, yet the Department of Labour appears […]

Chinese takeover of Holden “a real possibility”

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Speculation that Australia’s iconic Holden brand will be sold to a Chinese company is valid, but this will not save Australian jobs, says the car buyers’ Dog & Lemon Guide.
Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson says China isn’t interested in protecting the Australian car assembly industry.
“What the Chinese want is the dealers and the technology. The Holden Commodore […]