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Whyalla Steelworks: From Steel City Hero to Administration Zero!

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The South Australian Government has put the Whyalla Steelworks into administration, leaving workers and the community scrambling for answers. What happened?

In a shocking twist for South Australia's industrial landscape, the state's government has officially placed the iconic Whyalla Steelworks into administration. This decision comes as GFG Alliance, the previous owner, is no longer managing the facility, leading to the appointment of KordaMentha as the new administrator of OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd. The steelworks, once a beacon of prosperity in the region, is now facing an uphill battle as officials work to address millions in debts owed by the former British owners.

Premier Peter Malinauskas made the bold move as part of an urgent effort to secure the future of this crucial manufacturing site, ensuring that job security remains intact for the countless workers relying on the steelworks for their livelihoods. As the gears of administration start to roll, managers from the Australian-owned steel giant BlueScope will step in as special advisers, working alongside KordaMentha - potentially paving the way for a new dawn in the steel industry.

The South Australian government’s actions have sparked a flurry of reactions, with many concerned about the impending changes and how they might affect local communities. While the fear of job losses looms, the government has asserted its commitment to finding a path forward for the Whyalla steelworks that would lead to a brighter, more secure future for steel production in Australia.

This turn of events is far from ordinary, with the South Australian steelworks standing as a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. With rich origins dating back to the 1960s, Whyalla Steelworks has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years, often compared to an Aussie soap opera filled with unexpected plot twists and cliffhangers that keep its community on the edge of their seats.

Interestingly, Whyalla is not just about steel; it also features the stunning beaches along the Spencer Gulf and the fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a hub for both industrial and recreational interests. As the future of the Whyalla Steelworks unfolds, locals hope it will not only restore the industry's former glory but also continue to support the vibrant lifestyle that makes this city unique!

State Government puts Whyalla Steelworks owner in administration (Premier of South Australia)

GFG is no longer running the steelworks. The State has appointed KordaMentha as an administrator of OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd under section 436C of the ...

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Whyalla steelworks forced into administration by SA government ... (ABC News)

The South Australian government has forced the Whyalla steelworks into administration as it attempts to resolve the crisis at the embattled site.

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Whyalla steelworks placed in administration after South Australia ... (The Guardian)

Move allows government to act on millions dollars in debts owed by GFG Alliance and secure future of mid-north operations.

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SA government seizes control of Whyalla steelworks from British ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the government will guarantee the employment of workers at the debt-ridden facility.

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Huge Aussie steelworks in administration (NEWS.com.au)

The huge Whyalla steelworks in South Australia has tumbled into administration after a bombshell move from the state government.

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Whyalla steelworks to be placed in administration - News | InDaily ... (InDaily)

DEVELOPING: The state government has moved to plunge the Whyalla steelworks into administration through special-purpose legislation.

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Mali's big call on jobs as Albo and steel giant chiefs head for SA (The Advertiser)

Managers from Australian-owned steel giant BlueScope will be enlisted as special advisers to the administrators taking over the Whyalla steelworks, ...

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Whyalla steelworks collapses: KordaMentha appointed administrator (The Australian Financial Review)

The massive South Australian manufacturing operation will be run by KordaMentha after the state government ran out of patience over overdue debts.

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State government seizes control of Whyalla steelworks from British ... (Brisbane Times)

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the government will guarantee the employment of workers at the debt-ridden facility.

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SA government takes over Whyalla Steelworks, puts owner in ... (Glam Adelaide)

In a decisive move, the South Australian State Government has placed the owner of Whyalla Steelworks, OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd, into administration.

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What we know so far about the Whyalla Steelworks administration ... (InDaily)

The State Government has placed the Whyalla Steelworks owner into administration by passing special-purpose legislation.

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“Lost confidence:” Government takes control of Whyalla steel works ... (RenewEconomy)

South Australia loses patience with Gupta's GFG Alliance and seizes control of the Whyalla steelworks, to protect jobs and the state's green steel and ...

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PM announces massive $2bn Whyalla rescue package (The Advertiser)

More than $2bn will be pumped into the crisis-ridden Whyalla steelworks and saving jobs in the steel city, after Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance was ...

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What we know about the Whyalla Steelworks administration (The New Daily)

This deft procedure was necessary to not alarm GFG Alliance owner and billionaire industrialist Sanjeev Gupta to the government's long-awaited action on the ...

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Whyalla locals react to steelworks intervention with hope for brighter ... (ABC News)

While the SA Premier says a decision to put the Whyalla steelworks into administration is about Australia's steelmaking future, it's also about the many ...

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How Sanjeev Gupta's ill-fated Whyalla steelworks ownership ... (The Australian Financial Review)

When Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance first purchased the Whyalla steelworks off the collapsed Arrium in 2017, bagpipes led a worker's parade to greet the steel ...

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Whyalla steelworks to get rescue package (The North West Star)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will on Thursday visit the city to announce as much as $2 billion in funding, one ...

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Anthony Albanese to reveal multi-billion-dollar rescue package for ... (Glam Adelaide)

The South Australian government has put Whyalla Steelworks, OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd, into administration, meaning Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance corporate ...

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Watch live: PM in Whyalla to announce $2bn rescue package details (The Advertiser)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flown into Whyalla on a private jet to officially announce $2 billion will be pumped into the embattled Steelworks, ...

Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments saving Whyalla ... (Prime Minister of Australia)

The Albanese Labor Government and Malinauskas South Australian Government are working together to build South Australia's future with a multi-billion dollar ...

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Whyalla steelworks gets $2.4b bailout after seizure from Sanjeev ... (The Australian Financial Review)

The SA and federal governments will tip in the money for upgrades to the Whyalla steelworks after the state seized control of the plant from Sanjeev Gupta.

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The strategic importance of the Whyalla steelworks | The Strategist (The Strategist)

The Whyalla steel mill may mark the spot. The Australian and South Australian governments certainly seem to think so. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on ...

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Prime Minister says $2.4 billion package for Whyalla steelworks is ... (ABC News)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tells Whyalla steelworkers a $2.4 billion support package is an investment in a city whose "arteries spread out right around ...

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What went wrong in Whyalla? And why is the government getting ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

A $2.4 billion bailout has been promised for the Whyalla steel mill as governments seek a buyer to run the failing South Australian plant. An initial $500 ...

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Troubled Whyalla steelworks gets $2.4bn government bailout as ... (The Guardian)

GFG chair Sanjeev Gupta says SA government is on the 'wrong course' after it forced the operation into administration.

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