Tag: Queensland Government

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.

The Queensland Government has welcomed an offtake agreement that will see US tin refiner Nathan Trotter & Co purchase up to 100 per cent of production from Huntore Australia’s Mount Garnet polymetallic operation in far north Queensland.

The Queensland Government has launched a major procurement process for up to 630 new buses, with the initiative expected to create opportunities for manufacturing, assembly and supply industries across the state.

The Queensland Government has opened nominations for the 2027 Women in Manufacturing Apprentice Awards, recognising women apprentices who demonstrate leadership potential, initiative and contributions to an inclusive manufacturing workplace.

The Queensland Government has committed $12 million to support the establishment of what it says will be Australia’s first sovereign wide-body aircraft paint and refinishing facility at Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba, with the project expected to strengthen the region’s manufacturing, aerospace and defence capabilities.

The Queensland Government has announced a $4.5 million investment in new heavy-lift infrastructure at Brisbane's Cairncross Dockyard, saying the funding will strengthen the state's defence and maritime manufacturing capability while supporting future ship maintenance and sustainment work.