Broadmeadows Assembly Plant
| Company type | Manufacturing facility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Defunct | 7 October 2016 |
| Headquarters | Campbellfield, Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Ford Capri, Ford Fairlane, Ford Falcon, Ford Territory, Ford Cortina |
| Owner | Ford Australia (until 2016), Pelligra Group (from 2019) |
Number of employees | 2,088 (2011) |
The Broadmeadows Assembly Plant was an automobile manufacturing facility operated by Ford Australia located in Campbellfield, Melbourne. Spanning , the factory had a workforce of 2,088 employees as of 2011. It commenced operations in 1959.
In 1973, a major strike led predominantly by migrant workers arose in response to hazardous working conditions and Ford's refusal to increase staffing levels, including a prohibition on employing women. This industrial action received widespread backing from unions, healthcare providers, and community groups, ultimately resulting in the achievement of its objectives.
Another strike took place in 1981, initiated by members of the local Vehicle Builders Employees Federation; however, it was swiftly ended by intervention from federal union authorities.
The facility ceased production on 7 October 2016 following Ford's decision to withdraw from manufacturing in Australia. Subsequently, in 2019, the property was acquired by the Pelligra Group, which intends to transform it into an industrial park named Assembly Broadmeadows.