On 17 August, IBSA’s Manufacturing Skills Forum brought manufacturers, union leaders, peak bodies and training providers together to share strategies to address the skills crisis.
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Albanese pledges to fund battery manufacturing plant
The Opposition Leader has promised $100 million for a battery manufacturing precinct in regional Queensland if Labor were to win the election.
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Manufacturing the Budget
Billy Friend takes a deeper look into this year’s federal budget and its implications for Australian manufacturing.
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Indo Pacific 2022 begins
Australia’s global maritime business event, attracting maritime and defence industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world has kicked off in Sydney.
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ACTIVATE 2022 symposium to address STEM skills shortage
The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has announced its inaugural ACTIVATE Symposium from 25-27 October at the Sydney Masonic Centre.
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INDO Pacific returns in 2022
For the first time since 2019, the INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition will bring together Australian and International industry, government, defence and academia to explore the sector’s biggest issues, innovations and technologies. Manufacturers’ Monthly talks to event organisers about what to expect from the event.
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Modern Manufacturing Town Hall ushers in new era for industry
Modern Manufacturing Town Hall, held on 30 March at Sydney Olympic Park, was a pivotal day for the NSW manufacturing sector as it marked the beginning of a strengthened partnership between government and industry in advancing manufacturing.
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Multi-billion dollar large ship infrastructure project
The Federal Government will invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver Western Australia’s first large-vessel dry berth to create a world-class precinct at the Henderson shipyard.
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Defence combines with industry
INDO PACIFIC 2022 will take place at Sydney’s International Convention Centre on 10-12 May, hosting key players from Defence, government and industry under one roof.
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Supporting Australian defence supply needs
United Fasteners work with a range of Government, Defence and Councils partners across Australia.
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Gov support in PPE production for local manufacturer
Kestrel Manufacturing is receiving $495,000 to assist in its production of filter materials used in both surgical and P2 masks.
Clets Linen is receiving $213,000 to increase its capacity to fulfil ongoing
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Gov support continues for Australia’s aviation industry
The Australian Government is continuing vital support to Australia’s aviation industry, a key part of the nation’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
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New fund to support purchase of technology
Manufacturers will be able to take advantage of $50 million in funding from the federal government for the purchase of new technology, with the announcement of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund.
Launched
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Export hubs program open for second round
Round two of the small and medium enterprises Export Hubs initiative is now open.
The initiative supports industry to coalesce around resources in local and regional areas, with the aim to access international
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Drop in apprenticeship numbers necessitates action: Ai Group
With Australian apprenticeship and traineeship numbers falling to a ten year low of 259,385 in 2018, chief executive of Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), Innes Willox, wrote to federal and state governments
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Defence funds small businesses to achieve operational excellence
Visiting Victorian defence manufacturer, DefendTex, Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, highlighted how defence is investing in small businesses to build up local capabilities.
“Small business
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NSW government supports marine manufacturers for PACIFIC 2019
Smart maritime defence systems manufacturers are getting a boost from the NSW government ahead of PACIFIC 2019.
The international maritime exposition will bring defence and marine technology enterprises
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WA offers investment for innovation
This week the Western Australian government has announced two grants for innovative businesses to set up in the state.
The state government will provide support for local businesses through the X-TEND
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Training the workforce of the future
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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Manufacturing key to future of WA economy
In launching the Western Australian (WA) government’s Diversify WA vision, the state government identified technology and advanced manufacturing as one of the key economic sectors that will build a more
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