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Clean Energy Council report highlights manufacturing momentum as investment in large-scale renewables surges
A new report from the Clean Energy Council indicates that Australia’s clean energy transition is gathering pace, with renewed investment in large-scale projects expected to support domestic manufacturing and supply chain activity across the sector.
Gov’t investment boosts local battery manufacturing for defence platforms
The Australian Government says new investment in advanced battery research and local manufacturing capability is strengthening the performance and safety of energy systems that power Defence platforms and systems.
Australian gov’t seeks industry input on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure
The Australian Government has opened a consultation to gather feedback on domestic manufacturing opportunities for wind and transmission infrastructure, as it examines how to build a competitive, viable and resilient manufacturing sector for wind and transmission towers in Australia.
House committee launches inquiry into critical minerals with focus on manufacturing, regional outcomes
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Primary Industries has launched an inquiry into the factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes for critical minerals projects across Australia, including their role in domestic manufacturing and industrial supply chains.
Parliament launches inquiry into tyre manufacturing and recycling challenges
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science has launched an inquiry into Australia’s tyre industry, examining its challenges, opportunities, and potential to strengthen domestic manufacturing within the circular economy.
Weld Australia advocates for stronger measures to boost local manufacturing in renewable energy
The Australian Government's Capacity Investment Scheme aims to enhance local participation in renewable energy, but concerns over unclear criteria raise doubts about its effectiveness in stimulating domestic manufacturing and job creation, Weld Australia said in a news release.
ARENA-backed roadmap charts path to domestic PV manufacturing
A comprehensive industry roadmap, backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has charted a strategic course for the development of domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Australia.
Gov’t pledges $136.8M to BlueScope for clean energy steel production
Australian steelmaker BlueScope Steel has secured $136.8 million in grant funding from the Australian Government's Powering the Regions Fund (PRF).
Australian manufacturing PMI ends 2023 with continued downturn – Judo Bank
Contractionary conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector persisted to the end of 2023 as domestic and global demand continued to decline, according to the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank.Â
Ageing workforce, manufacturers moving overseas threaten Australia’s making economy
The future of Australia’s local manufacturing industry is under threat as the country faces a declining skilled workforce, according to an expert.Â
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
