Tag: Tim Ayres
$2B investment backs Australian aluminium manufacturing future
The Queensland Government says a $2 billion investment with the Albanese Government and Rio Tinto will support the future of Australian aluminium manufacturing, with a focus on sustaining smelting operations and jobs in Central Queensland.
New AI infrastructure rules aim to put Australians first
The Australian Government has released a new set of expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure developers, outlining how growing investment in the sector should deliver benefits for the national interest while supporting economic and environmental priorities.
Nationwide push highlights homegrown manufacturing with ‘Made Right Here’
Australian Made has launched its “Made Right Here” campaign, putting a spotlight on local manufacturing and Australian businesses nationwide.
“Real work begins”: ATSE pushes for execution of R&D reforms
The Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has welcomed the release of a major review into Australia’s research and development system, while urging the federal government to focus on effective implementation to ensure long-term benefits for the economy.
Gov’t grants target Australian manufacturing, AI and industry growth
The Australian Government has announced $66 million in Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants aimed at strengthening partnerships between research, science, and commercialisation to support Australian industries, including manufacturing.
Weld Australia supports federal push on local manufacturing of wind infrastructure
Manufacturing capacity in Australia’s clean energy supply chain is in focus following the Federal Government’s decision to open national consultation on domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission towers, a move welcomed by industry body Weld Australia as a step toward strengthening local manufacturing capability.
ARM Hub launches Propel-AIR 2.0 to accelerate AI robotics for manufacturing
Australia’s manufacturing sector will be a key focus of a national robotics and artificial intelligence initiative, with ARM Hub set to launch Propel-AIR 2.0 in Brisbane on 17 February.
Gov’t launches free AI microskill training for one million Australians
The Australian Government has announced a national initiative to provide one million Australians with free AI skills training, saying the program will help workers and small businesses prepare for the increasing use of artificial intelligence across workplaces.
Australia launches nat’l AI Safety Institute to guard against emerging risks
The Australian Government has announced the establishment of the Australian AI Safety Institute, a new body designed to evaluate emerging artificial intelligence technologies and advise on actions to mitigate potential risks.
Australia hosts US clean tech manufacturers to boost investment in local industry
Australia is hosting 13 US clean technology manufacturing companies this week as part of the Australia-America Clean Industry Delegation, aimed at exploring opportunities in clean energy and manufacturing investment.
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Navigating energy price volatility with predictive intelligence
Energy price volatility has become a structural feature of modern electricity markets rather than a temporary disruption. For energy-intensive manufacturers and large commercial operators, fluctuating wholesale prices are reshaping how energy costs are managed, making reactive approaches increasingly inadequate.
