Labor’s budget shows its manufacturing vision is in bombs, not batteries Defence The government wants us to focus on its Future Made in Australia project. But the spending allocated to this manufacturing vision pales before that invested in Defence.
Premium Interviews Australia-Indonesia relations shifting into high gear, says ambassador April 11, 2024 By Dan Holmes Editors' Picks Indonesia and Australia’s geographic proximity makes a strategic partnership hugely beneficial in the modern context.
Premium Columnists AUKUS is a debacle, but the idiot protectionism of its critics is bizarre March 26, 2024 By Bernard Keane Defence We’ve never been given a proper rationale for needing nuclear subs. But the least stupid thing about AUKUS is getting the Brits and Americans to make them.
First CEO appointed to National Reconstruction Fund February 1, 2024 By Andrew Brown Energy & Environment Ivan Power says risk will be inevitable to help boost Australia’s manufacturing sector.
Government turns to industry to help cure Australia’s workforce pain June 15, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Three new JSCs have been launched to deal with workforce challenges for the manufacturing, transport, mining and automotive sectors.
Technology pilot to show uses of steam generated from stored thermal energy August 10, 2022 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Newcastle will be home to a pilot unit that will demonstrate innovative thermal energy storage technology backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
From career feminism to care feminism: the case for reshaping our economy July 14, 2022 By Kristine Ziwica Community & Social There are expected to be far fewer jobs in agriculture, manufacturing, construction and mining. The economy has been changing to a ‘care’ one before our very eyes.
Premium Columnists Election 2022: Public sector might have a new manufacturing mission May 17, 2022 By Peter Strong Economy & Industry A larger manufacturing base is needed to maintain our sovereignty and grow our economy, productivity, and standard of living.
Election 2022: Morrison promises jobs in ‘stronger economy, stronger future’ pitch April 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Coalition has made an election pledge to create 1.3 million new jobs over five years if they are returned to government.
Government gives millions for new steel production facility March 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry BlueScope Steel’s manufacturing precinct in Port Kembla will receive a $55.4 million government investment for a new facility capable of producing plate steel.
State partners with industry to develop local RAT manufacturer February 2, 2022 By Jackson Graham Health The Victoria government is securing 50 million rapid antigen tests a year through a partnership that will see the kits made in the state.
Aged care cash bonus faces criticism, $2b to commercialise university research February 1, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Aged care workers are set to receive two $400 payments in a bid to recognise the pressure they’re facing as coronavirus cases spiral.
Federal government pins manufacturing hopes on uni hubs November 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Trailblazer Universities initiative will focus on defence, space, resources technology, food and beverage, clean energy and medical products.
Queensland government to own new mineral processing plant November 24, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry The Queensland government is due to build and own a resource mineral processing plant in Townsville; the site will process vanadium.
NASA to send Australian rover to the moon October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology An agreement has been reached with NASA to use Australian equipment to support future missions to Mars.
