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Ai Group calls for urgent reforms as private sector stagnation weighs on economy
The Australian Industry Group has warned that the nation’s economic recovery is faltering amid ongoing weakness in the private sector, underscoring the need for urgent policy reforms to stimulate investment and productivity.
Call for R&D reform as productivity stagnates, says Ai Group
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has called for a significant overhaul of the country’s research and development (R&D) system, warning that Australia risks falling behind if commercialisation and productivity outcomes are not prioritised in future reforms.
Gov’t launches review to strengthen Australia’s R&D future
A new discussion paper has been released by the panel leading a landmark examination of Australia's research and development (R&D) system, highlighting concerns over the nation’s diminishing R&D investment and its economic implications.
Tech Council calls for stronger R&D investment to drive Australia’s economic future
The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) has expressed support for the Federal Government’s strategic review of Australia’s research and development (R&D) sector, aiming to enhance productivity and drive economic growth.
Tasmania boosts manufacturing growth with new productivity grants
The Tasmanian Government has unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at bolstering the state’s advanced manufacturing sector, with grants of up to $20,000 now available to support local businesses in enhancing productivity and growth.
Innovative manufacturing technologies transforming Australia’s industry
Australia’s manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant technological revolution, driven by advancements aimed at enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
ARM Hub named one of four AI Adopt Centres by Australian Government
ARM Hub, Australia's leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and design-for-manufacture innovation services, has received news of funding allocated to support companies in the adoption and management of AI.
Australian labour productivity plummets, unveiled in latest report
The Productivity Commission has unveiled a report shedding light on Australia's productivity decline, with labour productivity experiencing a sharp downturn in the 2022-23 period.
Customers embrace social robots in targeted commercial sectors, ECU reports
In the ongoing discourse surrounding artificial intelligence, recent findings from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have suggested that implementing social robots in commercial environments may encounter reduced resistance.
Ai Group’s Innes Willox drives AI dialogue at CSIRO’s Industry Day
Australian industry, including critical infrastructure and their suppliers, is being encouraged to embrace AI more actively, and Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Ai Group, addressed this imperative at the AI in Industry Day hosted by the CSIRO National Artificial Intelligence Centre.
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
