Shut down manufacturing and now the dealerships.How hard do they want to put the boot into the industry?

Direct import of new cars being considered

Australians could be able to import new cars from overseas under a plan being considered by the federal government.

Cabinet has agreed to look at removing the restrictions preventing buyers from bringing new vehicles into Australia - but it's not inclined to do the same with used cars.

Cars would have to comply with global safety standards and be right-hand-drive.