Tag: Queensland Government
Visy wraps up $48m upgrade to Gibson Island recycling facility
Packaging and recycling specialist Visy has unveiled a major $48 million upgrade to its recycling and remanufacturing facility on Gibson Island in Brisbane.
Qld proposes rent changes to support manufactured home-owners in residential parks
Minister for Communities and Housing Leeanne Enoch announced that the Palaszczuk Government is considering limiting the maximum yearly site rent increases in residential parks and banning market rent reviews to promote fairness for owners of manufactured homes.
Vanadium project in North West Queensland one step closer to approval
The assessment of a proposed $242.2 million vanadium mine in North West Queensland is one step closer to the finalisation of the terms of reference for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Queensland Government announced.
Qld reveals next step in advanced manufacturing-focused critical minerals facility
The Queensland Government is on the hunt for a managing contractor for Australia's first critical minerals processing facility aimed at encouraging investment in advanced manufacturing opportunities and industrial-scale mining projects.
Australia’s first ATJ SAF production facility to begin construction in 2024
The Qantas Group, Airbus, and the Queensland Government have joined forces to invest in a biofuel production plant being developed in Queensland by Jet Zero Australia in collaboration with the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider, LanzaJet.
Construction commenced on new renewable energy and manufacturing facilities in Townsville
Work on a $17.2 million expansion of TAFE Queensland's Bohle campus has begun, comprising two new renewable energy and advanced manufacturing training and skills facilities.
Queensland manufacturer Ferra Engineering to cater to more global giants
Ferra Engineering, a company based in Brisbane, is poised to manufacture more precision parts for global giants, such as Boeing, after receiving backing from the Queensland government.
Queensland unveils new employer guide to address labour shortages
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Leanne Linard has revealed an updated manual for employers to address the critical skill shortages that the state's engineering industry is experiencing as a result of massive infrastructure investment and shifting labour market demographics.
Reprisals for raising concerns about mine safety must stop
The Mining and Energy Union has welcomed a report that found it is standard practice for mine workers to be penalised for voicing safety concerns.
Qld teams up with University of the Sunshine Coast to boost business planning initiative
The Queensland Government and the University of the Sunshine Coast have partnered to create a new workforce micro-credential through a “Workforce Planning Course” aimed at helping small and medium-sized business owners.
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The economic forces driving manufacturing’s next cycle
Australia’s manufacturing sector entered 2026 with improving momentum, but renewed global disruption is again testing resilience across the industry.
