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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
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.
Manufacturing hub planned to accelerate modular housing delivery in NSW
The NSW Government will fund a new modular housing manufacturing hub as part of its upcoming state budget, aiming to increase housing supply through faster and potentially lower-cost construction methods.
Australian manufacturing sees productivity boost from asset upgrades, CommBank reports
Australian businesses are reporting significant productivity gains after investing in new vehicles, machinery, and technology, with manufacturers and farmers leading the charge, according to new data from Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
The force for sustainable change presented by women in manufacturing
Outdated assumptions and stereotypes surrounding manual labour have meant manufacturing has always been one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia. In 1998, the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency reported that just 25.9% of its workforce was female.
Australian manufacturers cite challenges toward digital transformation
Business leaders have convened at the recent CommBank Western Sydney Manufacturing Roundtable to tackle factors that impact digital transformation in the manufacturing industry.
Manufacturers dial up investment in technology and sustainability
The Commonwealth Bank has recently launched its first Manufacturing Insights Report. The report speaks to hundreds of manufacturers of different sizes and types, in which they were asked about their financial performance during the pandemic, how well they adapted, and their approach to business in the year ahead.
Digitisation and sustainability drive manufacturing
Australian manufacturing is thriving despite cost pressures, supply chain issues and labour shortages. A new CommBank report shows how digitisation and sustainable practices are reshaping the sector.
Manufacturers ramp up new digital initiatives and sustainability focus
New CBA research reveals manufacturing industry is set to enter a phase of growth.
Protected: Rising costs, shifting demand: What manufacturers can learn from CBA’s latest industry report
Australian manufacturers are entering 2026 under mounting pressure, as rising costs, supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer demand continue to reshape the sector.
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