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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 12 Dec, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tony Abbott to meet premiers of SA, Victoria over Holden closure PM Tony Abbott will meet the premiers of Victoria and South Australia today in the wake of Holden's decision to end its Australian manufacturing operations. Australia's entire car-making industry and tens of thousands of jobs have been thrown into doubt by Holden's decision to close down by the end of 2017. Mr Abbott says a package of measures will be announced soon to help the areas affected by Holden's closures. SA Premier Jay Weatherill has described Holden's decision as a "body blow" to his state, while Victoria's Dennis Napthine says the Government needs to make sure Japanese car giant Toyota does not close its Australian operations. The Australian Industry Group says Holden's closure should be a wake-up call for the business sector and shows local businesses need to do more to compete globally. 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More » Hollywood studio Warner Bros sued over Hobbit profits German state drops plans for reprint of Hitler's Mein Kampf Canada to stop home mail delivery to cut big losses Tutu's home burgled during visit to Mandela memorial George Bush Snr joins Twitter Business More Business » Holden to stop making cars in Australia by 2017 By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Australia's entire car making industry and tens of thousands of jobs have been thrown into doubt by Holden's decision to close down. Nearly 3,000 Holden workers are set to lose their jobs over the next four years as the iconic manufacturer winds down its Australian manufacturing operations. The decision has prompted Toyota - the only other car manufacturer in Australia - to warn that it will put "unprecedented pressure" on its ability to build cars in the country too. General Motors Holden has announced the company will stop making vehicles by the end of 2017 - ending 65 years of building cars in Australia. 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