Tag: Australian Industry Group
JBS launches onsite English school to support manufacturing workforce needs
Food manufacturer JBS Foods Australia has launched an onsite English language school at its Queensland processing facility as part of an initiative aimed at addressing skills shortages across its Australian operations, according to the Australian Industry Group.
$1.2 billion fund opens to boost Australian manufacturing in clean energy
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened applications for the Future Made in Australia (FMIA) Innovation Fund, offering $1.2 billion in grants aimed at accelerating clean energy innovation and strengthening domestic manufacturing.Â
Manufacturing performance weakens as industry activity improves, Ai Group reports
Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to weaken in October, led by a sharp decline in the metals sector, even as overall industry conditions showed signs of stabilising, according to the latest Australian Industry Index released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
Industry calls for clear strategy and funding to advance AUKUS Pillar 2
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a report outlining what it describes as essential next steps for ensuring the success of AUKUS Pillar 2, the trilateral security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at jointly developing advanced defence capabilities.
Ai Group warns manufacturing left behind in economic recovery
Manufacturing is continuing to lag behind other industrial sectors in Australia’s economic recovery, according to the latest findings from the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
Ai Group renews ties with Malaysian manufacturers
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen business cooperation and manufacturing ties between Australia and Malaysia.
Manufacturing sector’s struggles highlighted in push for economic reform
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is urging the federal government to place manufacturing at the centre of discussions during the upcoming August economic roundtable, warning that the sector is facing intensifying pressures that threaten its viability and broader economic contribution.
Ai Group calls for urgent reforms as private sector stagnation weighs on economy
The Australian Industry Group has warned that the nation’s economic recovery is faltering amid ongoing weakness in the private sector, underscoring the need for urgent policy reforms to stimulate investment and productivity.
Leaders urge policy change to tackle weak markets and stagnant productivity – Ai Group
Australian industry leaders are bracing for another challenging year in 2025, with concerns over economic prospects prompting a shift toward short-term productivity gains and scaled-back long-term investments, according to the latest Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Industry Expectations Survey.
Government’s $2B plan for cleaner aluminium supports industry’s future – Ai Group
A $2 billion commitment to cleaner aluminium production in Australia is being hailed as a significant vote of confidence in the future of the sector, according to Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group.Â
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