The importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills were highlighted during the recent federal election. With the election over, the sector is now focussed on the
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Senator Carr calls for Australian import ban on combustible cladding
Senator Kim Carr has reaffirmed Labor’s position on what he calls a “widespread abuse” of combustible materials in the construction industry, calling for a ban on all imports of aluminium cladding
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Labor promises $1b manufacturing fund to grow businesses
The Labor Party has said it will create a $1 billion advanced manufacturing fund for Australian industry if it is successful at the next federal election.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten and shadow industry
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Putting manufacturing back on the political agenda
Leaders from all walks of industry united in Canberra to discuss the future of Australia’s manufacturing sector. Steven Impey reports from Parliament House.
During the winter solstice in the
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Carr: ‘Australia has capacity to rebuild automotive industry’
Shadow industry minister Kim Carr insists Australia can revive its automotive industry – but warns it will look very different.
A special guest at the Manufacturing Matters conference held at
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From the editor: Mood swings, sausage sizzles and manufacturing wins
So here we are, after one of the longest election campaigns in Australia’s history and the result is a non-result. Or should I say a non-conclusive result.
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Labor wants senate inquiry on steelmaking industry and supply chain
Federal Labor MPs in the Illawarra are pushing for a senate inquiry into the future of steel manufacturing, which would report back in June next year.
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Government accepts CRC review, welcomes commercial focus
The Miles Review of the CRC Program has been released, with the government accepting all of its recommendations, which “put industry front and centre”.
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Announcement “puts science at the centre of industry policy”: Abbott
The Industry Growth Centre initiative in yesterday’s competitiveness agenda would create better links between science and business.
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Opposition wants national innovation agenda
Shadow industry minister Kim Carr has said that Australia risks missing out without a coherent innovation agenda.
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Up to 160 Technical Centre jobs to go at Toyota
Toyota has said an extra 160 jobs at its Victorian technical centre could end as the company prepares to end manufacturing in Australia 2017.
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Auto industry didn’t have to die: Kim Carr speaks
Former industry minister, Senator Kim Carr, has rubbished the idea that the demise of our car industry was unavoidable. He spoke to Alan Johnson.
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Federal assistance announcement for auto industry made
The federal government announced an expanded, $155 million automotive assistance program yesterday.
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Carr wants Senate inquiry into manufacturing
Former industry minister Senator Kim Carr is pushing for a 15-month federal inquiry into manufacturing job losses.
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Robb says structural change preferable to handouts
Trade minister Andrew Robb and others within the federal government are showing their opposition to industry assistance.
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Most Australians support car industry subsidies: poll
According to research conducted by Newspoll, a majority of Australians support government assistance to Australia’s car makers.
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Can Kevin Rudd revive the green manufacturing dream?
Australia’s ailing car manufacturing industry will receive a A$200m funding boost. And all cars in Commonwealth fleets will have to be Australian-made.
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Manufacturing threatened by Rudd’s changes to car tax deductions
The decision to terminate the statutory formula method under the fringe benefits tax regime will have significant ramifications on the car industry, the local car manufacturing industry and employment.
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Discussions over extra assistance to Holden continue
Following news that General Motors Holden is seeking another $60 million in government assistance to keep its Australian operations running, it has been claimed that the funding needed to save Holden would be far greater.
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Kim Carr named Industry and Innovation Minister
Following the return of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister, Kim Carr has been named as Industry and Innovation Minister.
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