Tag: Australian Government

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced more than $344 million in Australian Government funding for over 290 research projects under its 2026 Future Fellowships scheme.

SunRice has sought up to $15 million in Commonwealth funding for a proposed rice-cake manufacturing investment in the Riverina, with the Australian Government saying it is prepared to consider co-investment alongside the company.

The Australian Government has committed $120 million through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to support a pilot advanced manufacturing facility for housing construction in Neerabup, Western Australia, as part of a broader $240 million investment involving government and private-sector partners.

Manufacturing capabilities will form part of the next stage of planning for Australia’s High Speed Rail, with three major construction consortia shortlisted to develop plans for the Newcastle to Sydney route.

The Australian Government has announced the first step toward investigating a potential new large-scale oil refinery in Western Australia, saying the proposal could strengthen Australia's fuel security while providing a boost to local manufacturing if it proceeds.

The Australian Government has released a new Statement on Space outlining its vision to strengthen Australia's space industry, with a focus on expanding domestic manufacturing capability, supporting economic resilience and increasing participation in the global space economy.

A new manufacturing hub designed to support Australia's food and beverage sector has opened on the NSW Central Coast, with the Australian Government saying the facility will help small and medium-sized manufacturers scale production, develop new products and strengthen domestic manufacturing capability.

The Australian Government has awarded a $72 million contract to Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new large-calibre ammunition forging capability in Queensland, in a move aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

New critical minerals processing facilities have been opened in Sydney, aimed at strengthening Australia’s capability to refine resources used in renewable energy technologies, defence applications and other advanced industries, according to a joint media release from the Australian Government.

Agriculture and manufacturing bodies have jointly called on the Australian Government to introduce an immediate national ethanol and biodiesel mandate, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity, improve fuel security and create new value-adding opportunities across regional industries, according to the National Farmers’ Federation.