Victorian State government

According to Ai Group, manufacturers based in Victoria are set to benefit from the increased infrastructure spending announced in yesterday’s State Budget. 

The Victorian Government is continuing to back research and development that harnesses our valuable resources to generate new industries and local jobs in a low emissions environment. Minister for Resources Jaclyn Symes has announced further funding of $600,000 for Australian Carbon Innovation to continue its work in developing high-value, low emission products using the Latrobe … Continue reading Vic gov to back R&D for future low emission technologies →

Moody’s, and Standard and Poor’s ratings have recognised the Victorian economy’s health, and the state which has contributed 40 per cent of all full-time jobs created in Australia with a triple AAA rating. According to previous reports by the state government of Victoria, manufacturing has continued to support jobs and economic growth in Victoria, with … Continue reading Positive credit rating in Victoria follows with commitment to job creation →

According to a press statement from the Victorian state government, CNC specialist ANCA will create 50 highly skilled jobs at its hi-tech facility with support from the state government itself. The Australian company is globally known for manufacturing computer numerical control grinding machines for the precision cutting tool industry, with operations on six continents and customers including Apple … Continue reading ANCA to provide jobs boost for manufacturing with Vic gov support →

According to the latest press release by the Victorian state government Victoria’s manufacturing industry has continued to grow positively. The Australian Industry Group’s Performance of Manufacturing Index, released which was released last week, showed that Victoria’s manufacturing industry has grown for a 16th consecutive month. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll said, “Our manufacturing industry continues … Continue reading Victorian manufacturing continues its growth streak →

This year’s Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards honoured women veterans of the industry. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll presented the inaugural Woman Manufacturer of the Year award to Vanessa Kearney from Viva Energy and Jill Walsh from Actco Pickering Metal Industries at the awards. The Hall of Fame Gala Dinner, held at … Continue reading Women shine at Victorian Manufacturing Hall Of Fame Awards →

The Victorian state government has announced that Victorian university students will get hands on experience working on Australia’s largest ever land military vehicle procurement program if BAE Systems Australia secures the $5 billion LAND 400 contract. Acting Minister for Trade and Investment Ben Carroll today joined BAE Systems Australia CEO Gabby Costigan and University of … Continue reading Engineering opportunities for students with BAE and Melbourne Uni MoU →

With a $61 million expansion in Mickleham, smallgoods manufacturer D’Orsogna will be able to create more than 100 new jobs, including those suitable for former auto workers. 50 additional jobs will be created during its construction. The expansion, made possible through the Labor Government’s Local Industry Fund for Transition, will include a new purpose-built facility that includes … Continue reading D’Orsogna’s $61m expansion creates over 100 jobs →

Construction of the Mt Gellibrand wind farm is powering ahead, with up to three turbines to be erected each week until completion thanks to the Victorian State Government’s renewable energy policy. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio visited the site of the new windfarm near Colac , which is set to begin commercial operations … Continue reading Mount Gellibrand wind farm to start powering in July →

The Victorian state government is backing a new scientific study offshore from the Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland that could help combat climate change and create the jobs of the future. The joint state and federally funded study is being conducted by CarbonNet to advance the science of carbon capture and storage (CCS) at a … Continue reading Gippsland Study to help grow jobs and fight climate change →

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 →

The Victorian state government is expanding Victoria’s medicinal cannabis sector and positioning our state as the leader in exports of medicinal cannabis, while creating jobs and providing life-changing treatment. Australia’s first ever medical cannabis industry development strategy has today been unveiled, with its aim being to move the emerging Victorian medicinal cannabis industry into an established sector. … Continue reading Medicinal cannabis industry to expand in Victoria →

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 →

The Victorian State Government has released a discussion paper on converting waste to energy to support the development of new technologies, including anaerobic digestion and thermal treatment of waste. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio released the paper today during a visit to Shepparton, where she also announced five grants from the $2.38 … Continue reading New technologies to recover energy from waste: Vic Government →