Tag: Albanese Government
Gov’t backs low-emission upgrades for major Australian manufacturers
The Albanese Government has announced $192 million in funding to help Australian manufacturers cut gas use, lower energy costs and reduce emissions, with new support directed toward leading companies and regional industries.
$5B investment to back industry’s shift towards net zero by 2050
The Albanese Government has announced a $5 billion Net Zero Fund aimed at supporting Australia’s industrial sector to reduce emissions and scale up low-emissions technologies as part of the nation’s net zero plan.
Australia sets 2035 climate target with focus on manufacturing, clean energy
The Albanese Government has set Australia’s 2035 climate change target at a 62 to 70 per cent reduction in emissions from 2005 levels, highlighting the role of renewable energy and low-emissions manufacturing in driving the transition.
$16.5M in defence grants to supercharge Australian manufacturing
The Albanese Government is bolstering Australia's manufacturing sector and defence capabilities through a $16.5 million investment in more than 50 businesses across the country.
Aussie steel manufacturing industry gets $200M gov’t boost
The Australian government has announced $200 million in grant funding that aims to help Australian steel manufacturers be globally competitive and secure the future of the local steelmaking industry.
New gas supply deals a win for families, local manufacturing — AWU
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has commended the Albanese government’s new deals with gas companies Woodside and Esso to supply the East Coast with gas, calling it a win for local manufacturing and households in the region.
Australia to boost sovereign shipbuilding capability with new Austal partnership
The Australian Government is boosting the nation’s shipbuilding capability and Western Australia’s defence industry through a new strategic partnership with Austal Limited.
Weld Australia calls out Federal gov’t for ‘sacrificing’ manufacturing for wine
Industry representative Weld Australia has denounced a new recommendation from the Anti-Dumping Commission for tariffs on Chinese wind towers to expire on 16 April 2024— calling it a move that appears to be sacrificing wind towers for wine.
Public feedback sought for new $392 million Industry Growth Program
The Australian government has begun soliciting public feedback on the new Industry Growth Program (IGP), which will support small businesses in realising and commercialising their product ideas.
Australian government issues latest papers for safe and responsible AI
The Albanese government is rolling out additional measures to ensure the safe and responsible growth of artificial intelligence with the release of two papers on the development of critical technologies.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
