Tag: Future Made in Australia
AAAA calls on government to release manufacturing funds for automotive industry
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is calling on the government to expedite access to crucial manufacturing funding, which the association argues is vital for the growth and competitiveness of the automotive manufacturing sector.
What Australia needs to do for a “Future Made Down Under”
The Future Made in Australia program was a centrepiece of the Albanese government's Federal Budget this year. One of the program's main aims is to position Australia as a global leader in manufacturing in modern industries such as renewable energy, critical minerals processing, and quantum computing.
Gov’t fast-tracks defence tech with $4 million initiative
The Australian Government is set to fast-track the development and deployment of innovative defence technologies through a $4 million 'pitch day' initiative, reinforcing its commitment to a future made in Australia.
GSEM region crucial for future of Australian manufacturing, says skills minister
Federal Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor has highlighted the Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM) region as “key to A Future Made in Australia.”
ARENA unveils ambitious budget programs to drive net zero emissions goals
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has received record funding of $7.1 billion and unveiled new budget programs in the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
Engineers Australia hails Budget 2024 for embracing energy transition, skills dev’t
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has responded to the 2024 Federal Budget with cautious optimism, viewing it as a potential roadmap for a more intelligent and environmentally friendly Australia.
Budget reflects shift towards critical minerals, manufacturing, says RSM Australia’s leader
RSM Australia's National Leader for Manufacturing Services, Jessica Olivier, has provided commentary on the recent budget, noting a significant focus on critical minerals, clean energy, and green technologies over the broader manufacturing sector.
Australia boosts manufacturing with new skills initiatives in Budget 2024-25
The Budget 2024-25 is placing a significant emphasis on revitalising and modernising Australia's manufacturing sector through the substantial investment in skills and training to support the Future Made in Australia industries.
Australian oil and gas sector boosts gov’t revenues to record high in 2023-24
Australia’s oil and gas industry is poised to make a significant contribution to federal, state, and territory government coffers this fiscal year, surpassing expectations with over $17 billion in taxation revenue.
Budget 2024 hailed as “most manufacturing-centric in decades” – Ai Group
The 2024 Federal Budget is poised to become the "most manufacturing-centric budget in decades, if not generations," according to a recent research note from the Ai Group.
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
