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Australian Made Week 2026 has officially kicked off at the MCG, spotlighting the local manufacturing behind one of Australian sport’s most recognisable features — the AFL’s “big sticks”.

Manufacturing has been placed in the economic spotlight as Australian Made Week begins 18 May, with Earlypay saying the sector sits at the centre of broader discussions around supply chains, investment and Australia’s long-term economic resilience.

Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard has entered voluntary administration, according to a statement from the company, drawing concern across Australia’s manufacturing sector as industry stakeholders point to broader manufacturing cost pressures and import competition affecting local production.

Australia’s manufacturing sector is being highlighted in a new national advertising campaign, as Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) unveils its largest initiative aimed at promoting the purchase of Australian-made goods.

Nissan’s Casting Australia Plant in Dandenong South has earned official Australian Made certification, with all its towbars and aluminium castings now bearing the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo logo.

Olympic champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus launched Australian Made Week today from the driver’s seat of a locally manufactured Volvo truck named ‘Arnie’, in a symbolic show of support for Australian manufacturers and the value of buying local.

Legrand Australia is reaffirming its commitment to local manufacturing during Australian Made Week, held from 19 to 25 May 2025. 

A new report commissioned by Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) has revealed a strong consumer preference for Australian-made products, with 73 per cent of Australians willing to purchase more locally made goods to reduce reliance on imports. 

Capral Aluminium has joined the Australian Made Campaign, aligning its locally produced aluminium extrusions with the well-recognised green and gold kangaroo logo that signifies products manufactured or grown in Australia. 

The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) is urging Australians to support local manufacturers and producers as the United States imposes a minimum 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports.