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The Victorian State Government is partnering with BAE Systems in a bid to secure a multibillion-dollar land military vehicle project and create defence manufacturing and supply chain jobs in regional Victoria, according to a press release. Minister for Trade and Investment Philip Dalidakis visited the Wodonga facility of Parker Hannifin Australia with Member for Indi Cathy … Continue reading Jobs boost imminent as Vic gov partners BAE for land military vehicle project →

Former Ford car manufactures are among thousands of jobseekers who have been placed in new roles in Geelong, according to the latest figures. The Jobs Victoria Employment Network has placed close to 3,000 long-term jobseekers in work across Victoria, the state government has said. The state’s $68 million Jobs Victoria employment program is having “a huge impact on the … Continue reading Jobs found for Geelong’s out-of-work car manufacturers →

According to the Victorian state government, thousands of Victorian jobseekers are getting work and gaining valuable life skills because of the Jobs Victoria Employment Network. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll visited Burgerlove in South Melbourne today to meet Jobs Victoria participants who found work at the business with the help of The Bridge Inc. … Continue reading Jobs Victoria program delivering for younger job seekers →

Students attending Victoria’s 10 Tech Schools will have access to better learning programs thanks to a new partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The strategic partnership will support the delivery of leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Victoria through the Tech Schools initiative. According to a Victorian state … Continue reading Vic tech schools to deliver programs with CSIRO →

The Queensland Government has said last week that it will assist a further 4,881 Queenslanders into jobs thanks to the successful Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast announced that $30.66 million had been awarded to 161 projects through the latest round of … Continue reading QLD gov announces $30 mil funding awarded to reskilling initiative →

The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to double the value of Victoria’s annual goods exports to India to almost $1 billion over the next decade. Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled Victoria’s India Strategy: Our Shared Future ahead of his first official visit to India this week. Andrews said, “This blueprint is all about expanding our footprint in … Continue reading Vic gov unveils strategy for trade with India →

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has announced another Australian defence industry collaboration success with Melbourne firm AMOG Technologies contracting with Thales on new research into stealth technology for submarine periscopes and optronic masts. Minister Pyne congratulated AMOG Technologies, an offshore and maritime engineering company who will be working in collaboration with … Continue reading AMOG,Thales collaborate on new submarine technology research →

A $50 million centre to develop drone and robotics technology for the Defence Force will be built in Queensland. The Queensland state government welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to back Queensland’s bid to host the Defence Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Trusted Autonomous Systems. It will be a national facility that develops technology like drones and robotics … Continue reading QLD’s $50m tech hub for military drones →

Local manufacturer Ellex, a manufacturer and export of medical devices, has officially opened a new, purpose-built machinery facility, corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant at Mawson Lakes. The development has expanded the company’s manufacturing footprint and will increase production of devices to diagnose and treat glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, secondary cataract, age-related macular degeneration and vitreous … Continue reading New Ellex manufacturing facility to boost exports and create jobs →

Three Geelong businesses have been able to transform their operations, buy new equipment, employ extra staff and retain their current workforce thanks to $2.3 million from the Victorian State Government. Minister for Industry Ben Carroll visited Flat Glass Industries Geelong last week, which, with the state government’s Local Industry Fund for Transition (LIFT), has successfully started … Continue reading Jobs and manufacturing in Geelong gets a LIFT →

WA Premier Mark McGowan told a CEDA audience that the Western Australia economy has turned the corner from what has been a difficult period. “The Australian Bureau handed down the September quarter results, and we have state final demand growing for the second quarter by 0.9 per cent, and that’s the first time since 2013,” … Continue reading WA economy seeing better days ahead →

More than 3,200 jobs will be created in high-growth industry sectors, with the State Government announcing earlier this week that 57 projects will receive funding support through the $200 million Future Jobs Fund. The successful applicants in this tranche of recipients will share in grants totalling $40 million and loans totalling $9.9 million, which will … Continue reading Future Jobs Fund to create 3,200 jobs →

Queensland’s resources sector continues to drive jobs and investment with a $55.1 billion contribution to the state’s economy in 2016-17, which supported the equivalent of 282,633 full-time jobs. Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive, Ian Macfarlane will launch the eighth annual economic contribution report at the QRC’s Annual Lunch in Brisbane with Senator Matt Canavan, … Continue reading Resources deliver more than $500bn in eight years: QRC →

The first official financial report by the Victorian state government for the 2017-18 financial year shows Victoria’s economy is strong and growing, with a quarterly operating surplus of more than half a billion dollars. The 2017-18 Quarterly Financial Report No. 1, tabled in Parliament by Treasurer Tim Pallas, shows Victoria’s economy continues to outpace all other states, … Continue reading Victoria in good shape moving into 2018 →

The Victorian Government has welcomed new industry figures by the Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) showing Victorian manufacturing continues to thrive. The Ai Group’s monthly Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) for Victoria rose 2.9 points to 57.6 points in October. Victoria’s PMI has experienced solid expansion over the last nine months and the states local manufacturing sector remains one … Continue reading Victorian manufacturing continues to thrive: Vic Government →

South Australia has issued a global call for accelerators and incubators to run and deliver services to support space start-ups and early stage businesses grow jobs and develop new technology. The successful organisation(s) would be responsible for managing the recently announced Space Incubator and/or Space Accelerator grants programs. The programs will provide up to $900,000 … Continue reading SA committed to develop space industry →

The Victorian state government is backing more Latrobe Valley businesses to create new jobs and drive economic growth. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll has announced grants for two local Morwell businesses under the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll said, “Every day we are working hard to create … Continue reading Boosts for jobs in the Latrobe Valley →

A new industry-led report into Australia’s manufacturing sector has highlighted the opportunity for all firms to move towards advanced manufacturing by adopting more sophisticated business models and production techniques, according to a media release by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. Citing the report Advanced manufacturing: a new definition for a new era, released by the … Continue reading Department of Industry, Innovation and Science: Opportunities for a new era in manufacturing →

The Ai Group Defence Council Australian says that the local industry has the capability, capacity and determination to meet the Naval Shipbuilding Plan challenge. The Council called for greater recognition of these local capabilities, as well as a more considered debate focussing on a national approach to further building that capability and delivering outcomes. “Australia’s … Continue reading Australia highly capable of meeting Naval Shipbuilding Plan challenge: Ai Group →

Last week, the Australian government announced that Lendlease has been selected as the managing contractor for the construction of the Osborne South Shipyard and said that the project is anticipated to create 600 jobs at its peak. Following a competitive tender process, Lendlease, in partnership with Australian Naval Infrastructure, will be responsible for undertaking this nationally significant … Continue reading 600 jobs with Osborne South Shipyard construction →