Tag: Manufacturing
CFMEU outlines five steps the government could do to keep Aussie jobs
The National Secretary of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) said the government has no plans to stop the loss of jobs...
Geelong mayor lobbies for multi-billion dollar defence contract
Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons is lobbying in Canberra to secure a $10 billion defence contract to design and build Land 400 military combat vehicles...
Forestry industry welcomes Heavy Vehicle National Law
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the Heavy Vehicle National Law which began on Monday and is now being implemented to regulate trucks,...
Automotive workers could fill shortage in energy sector said Industry Skills Council
The energy sector could possibly absorb the workers of Toyota, Holden and Ford who possess highly valuable engineering and hand skills, said the Industry...
Toyota rejects claims that it blamed union for decision to quit manufacturing in Australia
Toyota Australia has denied allegations that it blamed the union for its decision to shut down manufacturing operations by 2017, after Treasurer Joe Hockey...
Tasmanian foam box manufacturer threatens to close due to high energy costs
A manufacturer of foam boxes is considering closing its manufacturing operations in Tasmania due to high energy costs, serving as a reminder to everyone...
Toyota announcement is a reminder to everyone about impact of buying decisions says Australian...
The Australian Made Campaign has warned that Toyota’s decision to exit from the manufacturing industry in Australia is another wake up call for the...
Weatherill urges Abbott to support Jobs Plan in the wake of Toyota’s closure announcement
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill is urging Prime Minister Tony Abbott to reconsider the State’s Our Jobs Plan following Toyota’s announcement on Monday that...
GrainCorp to shed 130 jobs as it seeks to consolidate refining and packing business
GrainCorp Oils has announced a $125 million investment into its operations, which will see the consolidation of its edible oils refining and packing business.
The...
Toyota Technical Center Australia to consider reduction in business operations
Toyota Technical Center Australia (TTC-AU) is considering a reduction in the scale of its business following the announcement made by Toyota Australia that it...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut
Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.
