Tag: National Reconstruction Fund

Australia’s manufacturing sector is set to receive targeted support under the Federal Government’s $14.8 billion fuel resilience package, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlining measures aimed at strengthening supply chains, securing fuel supplies and supporting domestic production amid ongoing global oil disruptions.

The Australian Government has announced it will bring forward $6.15 billion in concessional finance to support businesses, with a focus on strengthening manufacturing and supply chains affected by global disruptions.

The Australian Government has announced new funding under its Industry Growth Program to help commercialise innovative manufacturing projects, supporting local businesses in advancing health, food, and safety technologies.

Quantum Brilliance has announced the opening of what it describes as the world’s first commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne, a facility the company says will enhance Australia’s advanced manufacturing and quantum technology industries.

The New South Wales Government has welcomed a new partnership between the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), the Bradfield Development Authority (BDA) and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), which aims to strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector and expand sovereign industrial capability.

The Australian Government, through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), has committed $50 million to support the ramp-up and underground transition of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia.

The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025. 

The Australian Government has marked a milestone in its $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) with a $40 million investment to ensure Toowoomba-based Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) continues to innovate and manufacture in Australia.

The Australian Government announced a substantial increase in funding for research and development (R&D), with an injection of $12.6 billion aimed at bolstering Australian innovation this year.

Not-for-profit industry organisations can now apply for grants to provide expert, sector-specific guidance to participating startups and scaleups as part of the Australian Government’s $392.4 million Industry Growth Program.