The Prime Minister and members of the Federal Cabinet recently attended a Manufacturing Forum to meet with local manufacturing businesses. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hon Karen Andrews Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, joined Melissa McIntosh Federal Member for Lindsay, who organised and hosted the forum. Representatives … Continue reading PM promotes Australian Made →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 3.5 points to 58.8 in February 2021. It is the index’s highest monthly result since March 2018 (readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a faster rate of expansion). Ai Group CEO, Innes Willox, said Australia’s manufacturers … Continue reading Australian PMI recovery strengthens in February 2021 →

The first military aircraft designed and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years has flown from the Woomera Range Complex. Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft while supervised by a Boeing test pilot. RAAF Head of Air Force Capability, … Continue reading Boeing Loyal wingman uncrewed aircraft completes first flight →

Hydrogen has been widely touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels and could form a key part of the energy strategy enabling the Australian Government to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050. But is hydrogen a realistic alternative energy source for heavy industries like manufacturing in Australia? Syspro Asia Pacific CEO Rob Stummer … Continue reading Will hydrogen use in manufacturing be the best way to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2050? →

The NSW Standards Harmonisation Taskforce is a collaboration between the NSW Government, AustCyber and Standards Australia, as well as other industry leaders and business representatives. Together the taskforce have compiled a comprehensive recommendations report that includes 7 priority sectors: cloud defence education energy financial services health telecommunications and IoT (Internet of things). The report highlights priority areas for standards development and implementation. … Continue reading NSW Standards Harmonisation Taskforce releases recommendations report →