Tag: National Reconstruction Fund

The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Bill will be critical in addressing financial sector blind spots when it comes to investing in key industries such as manufacturing for scale and transformation, Innes Willox, Australian Industry Group chief executive said in a passage.

The Albanese government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) is on its way to becoming law after Senate passed the NRF Corporation Bill on Monday. 

Australia's revenue potential from building a battery industry has doubled to A$16.9 billion in the last 18 months, emphasising the sector's rapid growth and the need of taking action, according to a report backed by government and battery industry research group Future Battery Industries.

Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor announced that the Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill, which establishes the permanent functions and governance arrangements for JSA, has been introduced to Parliament as the Albanese Government continues to address the national skills crisis.

The Albanese government fulfils its pledge to build the skills and capabilities for Australia’s transition to a clean energy future with a $10 million investment at the University of Wollongong.

In its submission to the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) Consultation Paper, Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has urged the NRF to use Australia's research capabilities to spur industrial transformation.

ANCA, an advanced tool manufacturing machines supplier, is establishing a new precision manufacturing cell at its Bayswater headquarters with a $3 million investment from the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative. 

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has begun promoting Australia as an advanced commercial, science, and technology partner during his visit to the United States. 

The federal government recently introduced a $15 billion landmark bill that would support, diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy in an effort to reclaim its reputation as a country that makes things. 

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has unveiled the members of a National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee that would establish Australia’s strategy for emerging automation technologies.