Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Apprenticeship numbers continue to fall, system in crisis 12/14/2017

A further 4.7% decline in apprenticeship numbers confirms the system is in crisis, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said recently.

Energy crisis for Aussie businesses - rising costs must be addressed 11/30/2017

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes comments from Audrey Zibelman, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Energy Market Operator and Energy Security Board ...

Carbon fibre breakthrough for Australian industry 11/16/2017

CSIRO scientists have produced Australia's first entirely home-grown carbon fibre, paving the way for Australian industry to mass-produce the next generation materials, used in ...

Flexible arrangements working well for businesses: ACCI 11/9/2017

Business owners are granting 90% of requests for flexible working hours, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said recently.

Guide to choosing the right conveyor system 11/2/2017

Conveyors are an essential component of materials handling but often the last to be considered when it comes to process planning.

Manufacturing enters second year of growth: Australian PMI® 11/2/2017

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) fell 3.1 points to 51.1 in October, recording its 13th consecutive month of growth.

New report defines advanced manufacturing in Australia: AMGC 10/26/2017

A report commissioned by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has found that the Australian manufacturing industry is larger and more dynamic than currently estimated.

Supporting women in STEM and entrepreneurship 10/12/2017

Businesses, not-for-profits, education and research organisations are encouraged to apply for grants to inspire more girls and women to pursue careers in science, technology, ...

Closure of Toyota and Holden in Australia 10/5/2017

Toyota's auto assembly plant closed on 3 October 2017 with Holden soon to follow.

Australia still outside the top 20 in global competitiveness 9/27/2017

It is time to return to the economic reform agenda or we risk being further left behind, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said recently.

Construction, infrastructure spending drive manufacturing results 9/21/2017

Australia’s manufacturers are benefitting from a strong upswing in public infrastructure spending, with stronger world growth and a relatively low dollar supporting growing exports, ...

A blueprint to create manufacturing jobs of the future in Victoria 9/14/2017

The Andrews Labor Government will boost manufacturing, create highly skilled jobs and help businesses grow as part of a new industry strategy.

Ensuring the integrity of Australia's anti-dumping system 9/14/2017

Ensuring a robust and effective anti-dumping system is an essential part of the Australian Government’s commitment to free and fair trade.

Manufacturing surges ahead in August: Australian PMI® 9/7/2017

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) jumped by 3.8 points to 59.8 in August – an eleventh consecutive month of expansion for ...

Creating collaborative business opportunities through bridging grants 8/31/2017

The 2017 Bridging Grants were announced recently by the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator The Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO.

New guides to help apprentices & employers get off to a good start 8/10/2017

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched two new guides to assist apprentices and their employers to understand their rights and obligations in the workplace.

Manufacturing continues to expand in July: Australian PMI® 8/3/2017

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) increased by 1.0 point to 56.0 in July – a tenth consecutive month of expansion for the ...

Which Australian industries face an uncertain future? 7/27/2017

Australia is becoming one of the most expensive countries in the world, with the cost of living 12.89% higher than in the UK*.

Local manufacturing heads for extinction: research 7/20/2017

Australia's manufacturing level is the OECD's lowest and the long-term decline of manufacturing here is atypical among comparable countries, new research shows.

Anti-jobs initiative rejected by the Fair Work Commission 7/13/2017

The Fair Work Commission recently rejected a union claim that would have discouraged the hiring of new part-time and casual employees and jeopardised the employment prospects of ...

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