Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Government helps advance our manufacturing sector 7/7/2017

The Australian Government is rolling out its further $100 million investment in the nation’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing expansion extends into June 7/7/2017

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) inched 0.2 points higher to 55.0 in June – a ninth consecutive month of expansion for ...

$28.8 million for business-research collaboration to benefit industry 6/29/2017

The Australian Government will invest $28.8 million in 13 projects to assist businesses and research institutions collaborate on new technology solutions.

Toyota factory shutdown, largest automotive equipment sale begins 6/29/2017

Hilco Industrial Acquisitions B.V. announced recently that it will lead the disposition process for a massive machinery and equipment asset sale which will effectively shut down the ...

Tailwinds give manufacturers reasons to smile 6/22/2017

Australia’s manufacturers have capped off a year of improved performance, as increased spending on infrastructure provides support but rising energy costs take their toll, the ...

Fair Work Commission rolls the dice with minimum wage increase 6/15/2017

The Fair Work Commission recently announced a 3.3% annual wage increase.

Continuing apprenticeships decline reinforces the need for action 6/15/2017

The latest data showing that the number of apprentices and trainees continues to fall reflects the long-term indifference shown to the vocational education and training sector by ...

Wage decision risks hours and jobs 6/8/2017

The significant increase in the minimum wage and award rates risks the job prospects of vulnerable people in the labour market and puts pressure on small and award-reliant businesses ...

Qld govt grants target manufacturing innovation 6/8/2017

The Palaszczuk Government is targeting the next generation of Queensland’s innovators, problem solvers and makers with a new $450,000 grant program aimed at boosting jobs and creating ...

Manufacturing grows for eighth consecutive month 6/7/2017

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) stayed in expansionary territory for an eighth consecutive month in May.

$1.4 million in incubator grants to benefit Australian start-ups 6/1/2017

Four Australian innovation incubators will boost the services they offer start-ups with $1.4 million in grants provided under the Australian Government’s $23 million Incubator Support ...

$100m manufacturing package targets innovative businesses 5/18/2017

The Australian Government will invest $100 million to drive innovation in Australia’s manufacturing sector to create jobs, grow businesses, improve productivity and be globally ...

2017 Budget to drive investment and growth 5/18/2017

The 2017 Budget rightly puts the focus on jobs and growth and highlights the scale of the economic challenge facing the Government to return the budget to surplus, according to the ...

Price rise for 457 visa may negatively impact employers: Ai Group 5/11/2017

"The big price rises in the skilled visa charges paid by employers will have largely negative impacts on businesses," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said ...

New investment in advanced manufacturing and research infrastructure 5/11/2017

The 2017-18 Budget will enable major new investment in manufacturing industries and cutting-edge research infrastructure, positioning both sectors for the future.

Australian manufacturing strengthens in April 5/4/2017

The Australian manufacturing sector continued its recent recovery in April, with the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) climbing ...

Australia is patently good at manufacturing 5/4/2017

A new report on patent activity highlights Australia’s positive global ranking in advanced manufacturing patent applications, showing healthy levels of innovation within the sector. ...

Australia and Germany building stronger modern manufacturing 4/27/2017

Australian and German Industry groups are forging closer ties to advance and modernise both countries’ manufacturing sectors.

NMW2017: Speaker highlights for the industry 4.0 theatre 4/6/2017

Multinational enterprise (NME) coordinated global value chains make up over 80 per cent of global trade, and the latest UN Conference on Trade and Development shows our local Australian ...

Tax cut will help SMEs generate jobs but need for broader cut remains 4/6/2017

Hundreds of thousands of small and medium businesses across Australia will be better able to invest, grow and create jobs thanks to the company tax cut that has passed the Senate, ...

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