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Budget 2024 hailed as “most manufacturing-centric in decades” – Ai Group
The 2024 Federal Budget is poised to become the "most manufacturing-centric budget in decades, if not generations," according to a recent research note from the Ai Group.
Australian-Indian space projects receive funding boost as governments bolster partnership
The Australian Government has committed funding to collaborative space ventures with India in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and tackling mutual challenges such as climate change.
PM Anthony Albanese reveals ambitious vision for the Australian manufacturing industry
Anthony Albanese has provided key insights into his pre-budget strategy during a recent speech, announcing plans to introduce the Future Made in Australia Act, a framework aimed at boosting investment, creating jobs, and seizing opportunities in key sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and critical minerals.
German Army to receive over 100 Australian-made armoured vehicles
More than 100 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles will be built at Rheinmetall’s facility in Queensland as part of the Australian government’s defence export agreement with Germany.
Gov’t launches electric truck fleet to drive manufacturing innovation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a fleet of 43 electric trucks hitting Sydney roads, signalling a significant advancement in the government's "Driving the Nation" program.
Arafura’s rare earths refinery in NT gets $840M federal investment
The Australian government has announced an $840 million investment to construct the country’s first combined rare earths mine and refinery in the Northern Territory.
Gov’t injects $70M into Townsville’s renewable hydrogen hub
The Australian Government is committing up to $70 million to establish the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in North Queensland in a move towards solidifying Australia's position as a renewable energy powerhouse.
South Australia sets export records, surpasses $17.9B in 2023
South Australia has achieved record-breaking export levels, reaching an impressive $17.9 billion for the 12 months ending November 2023.
Minister Husic to promote EV, battery tech cooperation with Indonesia
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic is set to visit Indonesia to promote cooperation and collaboration to boost battery technologies and electric vehicle manufacturing in both countries.
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.
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The future of steel engineering: Using CRM systems across supply chains
The construction industry has undergone significant transformation over the past twenty years. Speedpanel, a leading Australian manufacturer of lightweight, fire-rated, and acoustic wall systems, made a groundbreaking entrance in the early '90s, revolutionising the Australian construction landscape.
