Victoria gov’t legislates ambitious emissions reduction target
Minister for Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio has formalised its emissions reduction target, under Victoria’s Climate Change Act 2017, to cut Victoria’s emissions by 75 to 80 per cent by 2035.
Construction on WA’s second big battery on the way
The McGowan Government has allocated $2.3 billion towards new battery energy storage systems in the 2023-24 budget, including a second, larger system at the Kwinana site, after the government announced the first large-scale battery storage system is ready to charge and discharge energy into the grid.
Sparc lauds Australia’s continued support for green hydrogen production in new budget
Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has commended the Australian Government’s continued and increasing support for green hydrogen production and science and technology as outlined in the 2023-24 Federal Budget.
New opportunities in WA high tech manufacturing made available by new federal budget
The McGowan Government is delivering for regional Western Australia through the new 2023-24 budget that features a massive $11.2 billion investment in regional infrastructure, driving new job opportunities in high tech manufacturing, clean energy, and defence industries.Â
ATSE welcomes new budget measures, calls for more R&D strategy backed by advanced manufacturing
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the Federal Budget's science and technology measures but called for more strategy and investment to bolster research and innovation reinforced through advanced manufacturing.
Engineers Australia welcomes 2023 federal budget’s commitment to upskilling workforce
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2023 budget for its measures supporting the upskilling of the engineering workforce targeting positive outcomes in AUKUS, manufacturing, sovereign capability, and national energy transition.Â
ARENA’s $2b hydrogen headstart initiative included in new federal budget
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has welcomed $2 billion in new financing announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget for its Hydrogen Headstart initiative that aims to support Australia's largest green hydrogen projects.
New legislation brings Queensland one step closer to carbon emissions goal
The Queensland government announced new legislation that aims to support the state’s booming renewable energy industry with $33 billion in economic activity as well as the creation of up to 10,000 jobs.Â
Altech begins production of two 60KWh battery pack prototypes
Altech Batteries (ATC) has begun production and fabrication of two 60 kilowatt hour (KWh) battery pack prototypes at the Fraunhofer IKTS facility in Hermsdorf, Germany.
Edify Energy establishes int’l partnership to produce green hydrogen in Queensland
Australia-based Edify Energy has ventured into a partnership with German company Siemens Energy Global to construct a green hydrogen production facility in Queensland.Â
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Behind the Australian Made logo: Six manufacturers shaping local industry
Australian manufacturers are continuing to invest in local production, innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. From textiles and packaging to construction and advanced manufacturing, Australian Made licensees are developing products tailored to local conditions while supporting Australian jobs and capabilities.
