Tag: Tim Ayres
$2.5B gov’t investment secures Tomago Aluminium future beyond 2028
The Australian and NSW governments have announced a combined $2.5 billion investment to support the long-term operation of Tomago Aluminium, with the governments saying the agreement will secure more than 1,000 direct jobs and around 5,000 indirect jobs across the Hunter region.
Australia unveils space strategy to boost advanced manufacturing and local industry capability
The Australian Government has released a new Statement on Space outlining its vision to strengthen Australia's space industry, with a focus on expanding domestic manufacturing capability, supporting economic resilience and increasing participation in the global space economy.
$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.
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance
A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.
