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Manufacturing has been placed in the economic spotlight as Australian Made Week begins 18 May, with Earlypay saying the sector sits at the centre of broader discussions around supply chains, investment and Australia’s long-term economic resilience.

A new design activation highlighting Australian manufacturing is underway as part of Australian Made Week 2026, with the Australian Made House showcasing locally made products across a curated residential-style installation, according to Australian Made.

Manufacturing is emerging as one of the fastest-growing SME sectors in Australia, with new research from MYOB indicating the sector’s manufacturing performance is outpacing most other small and medium-sized business segments and could gain further momentum following the Federal Budget.

Manufacturing and recycling have been highlighted in South East Queensland with the launch of the region’s first solar-powered reverse vending machine, according to Container Exchange, marking a step forward for the state’s circular economy infrastructure and locally built technology.

The 2026 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) program has been launched with a renewed focus on regional manufacturing capability, innovation, and competitiveness, as entries open for the Awards’ 22nd year.

Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 has concluded in Brisbane after three days of showcasing advanced manufacturing technologies, automation and industry innovation, with organisers highlighting strong...

A new report by Oxford Economics Australia has warned that workforce shortages across Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector are expected to intensify over the next decade, with demand projected to outpace labour supply in several critical manufacturing-related occupations.

Hydrix has signed a binding contract with NIOA Group to support the design, development and integration of a telemetry-capable inert proximity fuze and kinetic effector payload package for small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS), in a move aimed at strengthening Australia’s sovereign manufacturing and counter-drone Defence capability.

Australian eucalyptus products company Bosisto’s has launched a new purpose-built eucalyptus oil distillery near Wedderburn, with the company saying the investment will strengthen local manufacturing capability and expand Australian-made production capacity.

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed measures in the Federal Budget aimed at supporting productivity, business investment and workforce capability, while warning that escalating instability in the Middle East could still place upward pressure on costs across manufacturing supply chains and for consumers.