Tag: Andrew Giles
Analysis: Manufacturing goals are clear, but skills shortages remain the bottleneck
Australia’s manufacturing ambitions are increasingly being tested by a central workforce question, according to the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance, as government, industry and training leaders gather in Melbourne to address skills shortages shaping the sector’s future.
Weld Australia backs Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment as manufacturing capability model
Weld Australia has expressed support for the Cairncross Dockyard redevelopment in Brisbane, describing the project as a potential model for strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability and manufacturing workforce development.
Qld announces $2.4M in applied research grants for clean energy, disability workforce dev’t
The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Albanese Government, has announced $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants aimed at building the state’s workforce in battery technology and disability support.
Manufacturing skills at the centre of new housing construction training initiative
Manufacturing and construction skills are at the core of a new training initiative launched at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Heidelberg campus, where students have begun participating in the Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence.
National Workforce Plan launched to strengthen Australia’s manufacturing workforce
The Australian Government has launched a national workforce plan aimed at ensuring the country’s manufacturing sector remains competitive, sustainable, and future-ready.
TAFE’s Future of Housing Construction Centre to build skilled workforce for Australia
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have announced a $50 million investment to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, a dedicated training facility focused on advanced construction courses.
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The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle
Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
