If it doesn't last, then in a sense, it vindicates the commercial judgment of Arnott's in this case. This decision today reflects the kinds of problems we're having now as companies, probably mostly those bought by multinationals, are rationalises plants, selling them regardless of what impact that has on workers in the community. And I've got no magic answers for that except to say people are getting increasingly frustrated and angry at that. Often it defies logic because, as I say, they're profitable businesses and there's no real reason to destroy the lives and livelihoods of the people involved. This isn't just an issue of food manufacturers or indeed manufacturers.
All businesses make decisions to keep on top of their markets.
Now, often that means getting rid of one plant and opening a new one. Today the Victorian Government was talking up the prospect of attracting Arnott's competitors to the State. Of course that's a disappointing response to us, but this is not a decision to close the Burwood site is not a reflection on the State of Victoria. It is certainly not a reflection on the Victorian Government. For Brian Raymer, any attempt to explain Arnott's decision only creates more questions.