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Aussie steel manufacturing industry gets $200M gov’t boost
The Australian government has announced $200 million in grant funding that aims to help Australian steel manufacturers be globally competitive and secure the future of the local steelmaking industry.
New gas supply deals a win for families, local manufacturing — AWU
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has commended the Albanese government’s new deals with gas companies Woodside and Esso to supply the East Coast with gas, calling it a win for local manufacturing and households in the region.
Australia to boost sovereign shipbuilding capability with new Austal partnership
The Australian Government is boosting the nation’s shipbuilding capability and Western Australia’s defence industry through a new strategic partnership with Austal Limited.
Weld Australia calls out Federal gov’t for ‘sacrificing’ manufacturing for wine
Industry representative Weld Australia has denounced a new recommendation from the Anti-Dumping Commission for tariffs on Chinese wind towers to expire on 16 April 2024— calling it a move that appears to be sacrificing wind towers for wine.
Public feedback sought for new $392 million Industry Growth Program
The Australian government has begun soliciting public feedback on the new Industry Growth Program (IGP), which will support small businesses in realising and commercialising their product ideas.
Australian government issues latest papers for safe and responsible AI
The Albanese government is rolling out additional measures to ensure the safe and responsible growth of artificial intelligence with the release of two papers on the development of critical technologies.
New critical technologies list to help secure Australia’s future
The Australian government has updated the List of Critical Technologies to support fields that will have a high impact on Australia’s national interest and help secure the country’s future.
New government investment to deliver skills needed for AUKUS submarine program
The Albanese government has announced an approximately $150 million investment in delivering the skills and workforce required to deliver Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program through AUKUS.
Budget covers $392m for industry growth, $101m for quantum and AI
The Albanese Government has earmarked $392 million for the Industry Growth Program in the form of grants to start-ups and small-to-medium businesses as well as $101 million for the development of quantum and artificial intelligence industries.
New federal budget to foster Australian industry’s low-carbon future
The Albanese government has placed a heavy emphasis on its efforts to promote energy security and a low-carbon future with the release of its second Budget.
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