Tag: Queensland Government

Gold Coast skincare manufacturer MooGoo Skincare will expand its local manufacturing capacity with support from a $1.3 million Queensland Government grant, a move expected to create 25 jobs and upskill 42 existing workers.

Lockheed Martin Australia is leading a partnership involving Queensland manufacturers, research institutions and the state government to develop a mobile launch platform for testing high-speed and hypersonic flight technologies.

Queensland manufacturers have until 6 November 2026 to apply for a state government-backed program offering up to $250,000 in co-funding for artificial intelligence (AI) projects, according to ARM Hub.

The Queensland Government has announced the completion of the Port of Mackay Container Depot hardstand, a 1.3-hectare facility intended to improve freight efficiency and access to domestic and international markets for regional industries, including manufacturing.

The Queensland Government has opened an Australian-first critical minerals processing facility in Townsville, aiming to support downstream manufacturing, reduce technical risks for mining projects and attract investment in local processing capabilities.

The Queensland Government is funding training and assessment to help experienced workers in manufacturing, engineering and automotive industries gain formal trade qualifications, as part of a program aimed at addressing skills shortages across the state.

Queensland manufacturing businesses have been recognised for their international success at the 2026 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, with medical device manufacturer Cook Medical named Queensland Exporter of the Year and Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment winning the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category.

Japanese energy company ENEOS has officially opened a $200 million green hydrogen demonstration facility at Bulwer Island in Brisbane, with the project expected to support more than 100 specialist jobs in Queensland over its lifetime.

Queensland’s defence manufacturing sector will be showcased to an international audience after the Queensland Government secured the return of Land Forces to Brisbane in 2030.

Queensland’s manufacturing industry is set to receive $750,000 in government funding to support the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and help businesses implement technology projects.