Shifting Gears: An Economic Geography Analysis of Australia's Downstream Automotive Sector

This report examines the restructuring of Australia's automotive sector, focusing on the shift from domestic manufacturing to a post-production, import-based market, and the growth of the aftermarket sector.

It presents data collected from a multi-year project which investigated the spatial and economic aspects of restructuring the automotive sector, with a specific focus on the repair and maintenance industry and the changing requirements of the workforce. The report identifies the significant contribution of aftermarket automotive sales and services to the economy, and flags a growing skills shortage as the market turns increasingly to electric vehicles (EVs).