Who pays the price? The assertion that the decline in investments has 'triggered' quotas ignores the pre-existing political will to protect local small producers.
This decline in Australia did not cause the quotas but rather provided a strong argument for already contemplated regulation, offering a shield for local interests.
If the government were truly committed to ensuring fair distribution of investment, these measures would have been implemented earlier, with the recent drop in spending merely serving as a timely catalyst.
For example, quotas similar to those in Canada or France do not wait for the latest investment decline to act, demonstrating that cultural sovereignty is a constant goal, not just a reactive measure.