Hundreds of jobs to go at Whyalla steelworks amid blast furnace shutdown
The Whyalla steelworks in South Australia will permanently shut down its blast furnace, resulting in the loss of 600 jobs. The government has announced a $10.2 million support package to assist the affected workers.
Why it matters
This closure represents a significant economic blow to a regional Australian city and highlights the ongoing challenges in the domestic steel manufacturing sector.
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas outlines the next steps following the closure of the blast furnace at the Whyalla steelworks. ( ABC News: James Wakelin )
Hundreds of workers in Whyalla will lose their jobs as a result of a decision to permanently shut down the blast furnace at the steelworks.
Administrators met with workers this morning.
The state and federal governments have announced a $10.2 million package for impacted workers.
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Administrators KordaMentha have confirmed the loss of 500 jobs, reducing the workforce from 1,700 to 1,200. Another 100 labour hire workers will also lose their jobs.
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