Tag: Australian Government

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.

Manufacturing of Australia’s Bushmaster protected vehicles is set to expand following a AU$750 million government commitment to deliver 268 next-generation units, according to Thales Australia.

The Australian Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Australia and the United States have stepped up efforts to secure critical minerals supply chains, with both governments confirming new investment measures and closer coordination under a bilateral framework.

Manufacturing-related innovation projects are among five initiatives to receive a share of $6.9 million in funding under the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program, with support aimed at helping businesses commercialise new products, processes and services.

The Australian Government says more than $5 billion will be delivered to support critical minerals projects tied to advanced manufacturing and supply chains, under a bilateral framework with the United States.

The Australian Government has announced the first pilot projects under its Investor Front Door initiative, aimed at supporting investment in fuel security, supply chain resilience and critical minerals.

The Australian Government has announced it will bring forward $6.15 billion in concessional finance to support businesses, with a focus on strengthening manufacturing and supply chains affected by global disruptions.