Tag: manufacturing

NSW gets a minister for domestic manufacturing and procurement

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has created a new portfolio to drive a domestic manufacturing boost in the state by redirecting procurement dollars towards local opportunities. The portfolio...

Govt urged to create $100bn IRA response package

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A group of investors, environmentalists and unions are calling on the federal government to create a green industries support package worth at least $100 billion to respond to the...

Defence industry pockets $3.8m in sovereign capability grants

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Seven local Defence industry firms have pocketed $3.8 million worth of grants for projects ranging from quantum sensing to advanced manufacturing. Funding was allocated through two matched grants programs,...

InnovationAus finalists for the Energy and Renewables award

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
While almost every company is pursuing environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials, there are a handful of companies at the bleeding edge of innovation paving an easier path towards...

Danielle Wood takes top job at PC after first pick pulls out

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Grattan Institute chief executive Danielle Wood will lead the Productivity Commission after the federal government’s first pick Chris Barrett turned down the appointment, instead taking up the role of...

Deloitte awarded WA advanced manufacturing hub contract

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The proposed South West Advanced Manufacturing Technology Hub for Bunbury, Western Australia will enter the next phase of planning with Deloitte brought in to prepare a feasibility study and...

Manufacturing boost is no answer to IRA: Outgoing PC chair

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A boost to Australia’s manufacturing sector should not be the “main logical and rational” response to the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act, according to outgoing Productivity Commission chair Michael...