Tag: Anthony Albanese
Gov’t supercharges renewable energy with $2B CEFC boost
The Australian Government has announced a $2 billion funding boost for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), aiming to accelerate Australia's transition to renewable energy and bolster economic growth.
$20.7M Future Industries Facility announced for Newcastle
The Australian Government has announced $20.7 million in funding for the University of Newcastle’s Future Industries Facility, aimed at supporting technology innovation and industrial development.
$2B investment to drive growth in Australian aluminium manufacturing
The Australian government has announced a $2 billion investment in the aluminium industry, aiming to strengthen local manufacturing and create new jobs across regional and suburban areas.
Albanese’s $3B NBN upgrade targets Australian manufacturing in election bid
Australian manufacturing is set to receive a substantial boost in internet capacity following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of a $3 billion equity injection into the National Broadband Network (NBN) during a press conference in Canberra.
Mars Wodonga’s manufacturing facility to run on 100% renewable energy by 2026
Mars has announced plans for its Wodonga pet food manufacturing facility, which produces the well-known PEDIGREE and WHISKAS brands, to become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to operate entirely on renewable energy by 2026.
Net zero manufacturing TAFE Centre of Excellence in the Hunter unveiled
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have announced a joint investment exceeding $60 million over the next five years to establish the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle.
200 new jobs created for Australia’s nuclear submarine program
The Australian Government announced a new initiative aimed at bolstering Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce through the Jobs for Subs program.
Australia’s net zero economy authority legislation passes Senate
Australia has taken a significant step toward establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority, with the Senate passing legislation today aimed at helping workers and communities, especially in traditional energy sectors, capitalise on the nation's transition to a net zero economy.
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.
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Over the past year, manufacturers worldwide have made significant strides in adopting artificial intelligence technologies, moving beyond the initial hype to tangible implementations that deliver real business value.
