Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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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 ...

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 ...

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