No SA or fed talks with senior GM official A SENIOR General Motors official has not met with the South Australian government, the federal government or local unions during a brief trip to Australia despite ongoing fears for the future of local car maker Holden. Stefan Jacoby, head of GM's international operations, has been in Australia over the past few days. Holden described his trip as a "very quick visit" to review its current and future product lineup and to discuss strategic issues with the management team. SA Premier Jay Weatherill told reporters on Tuesday that he had not been in contact with Mr Jacoby and was continuing to negotiate on Holden's future with boss Mike Devereux. Mr Weatherill said the state government had been told Mr Jacoby's visit was a "familiarisation" similar to those conducted at other GM operations around the world. A spokeswoman for Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane said the minister had been in Canberra this week for the resumption of parliament and had also not met with Mr Jacoby. She said Mr Macfarlane had requested a meeting, but Holden had declined. Australian Manufacturing Workers Union SA secretary John Camillo said he had also requested a meeting and was disappointed he did not get the opportunity to put the union's concerns to the senior GM official. "I understand he's busy, but we're talking about the jobs and future of 1700 Holden workers," Mr Camillo told News Corporation. I wanted him to know what sacrifices we had made to help Holden keep manufacturing in Australia. Holden's future in Australia is likely to be decided by the federal government's ongoing attitude to further financial assistance which will not be finalised until after a review of the auto sector by the productivity commission. The company has plans to develop and build two new car models in Australia from 2016 but is now thought to need as much as $500 million in government funds to commit to the investment. Mr Weatherill said the key question remained the attitude of the federal government to further government assistance. He has repeatedly urged the government to make a quick decision. "Holden does need an answer now," the premier told parliament on Tuesday.