A series of public hearings will be held in Melbourne on 3 May 2023, as part of the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources’ inquiry into the advancement of advanced manufacturing in Australia, the House of Representatives announced Monday.
Stakeholders from Australia’s health, engineering, and space industries, as well as representatives from the country’s tertiary education and research sectors, are expected to attend.
The committee will look into a variety of topics, including Australia’s existing level of advanced manufacturing, important international trends, and strategies for further developing skills in this area.
Committee Chair Rob Mitchell underscored the importance of the opportunities already existing in the advanced manufacturing sector.
He said, “It is important to understand the opportunities that exist – and the challenges that our manufacturers face – for building capability in advanced manufacturing.”
“This inquiry is seeking to identify opportunities to enhance Australia’s strategic growth and global competitiveness,” Mitchell added.
On 15 February 2023, the committee launched its inquiry into developing advanced manufacturing, following a reference from the Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic.
Further information about the inquiry is available on the committee’s website.
