China’s “days as the world’s factory are done,” says Foxconn
The world’s biggest contract electronics manufacturer, Foxconn, has mentioned plans to decrease its presence in China, and that the nation was no longer the world’s factory.
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Gupta to buy Bell Bay smelter from South32
Far from cutting his exposure to the Australian steel industry, British businessman Sanjeev Gupta has reinforced its viability, buying the Bell Bay manganese smelter from South 32. According to a statement from miner South32, the company will divest its ownership of the Tasmanian Electro metallurgical Company (TEMCO) in Tasmania’s north to an entity within Gupta’s…
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Land Combat and Protected Vehicles implementation plan released
The federal government has released the third Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) implementation plan, for Land Combat and Protected Vehicles and Technology Upgrades.
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Critically damaged TAFE must be repaired – report
Australia’s TAFE network is suffering from chronic underfunding and failed market-led VET policies according to a new report from the Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute. The study, An Investment in Productivity and Inclusion, said that increased public investment in the skills and earning capabilities of Australians will be critical to our post-pandemic…
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No Nev Power, we don’t need more gas, we need to reserve gas for home use
Comment by Peter Roberts The Chairman of the National Covid-19 Commissio tasked with platting a way forward economically is doing himself, and the gas industry, no favours by peddling self serving twaddle. Appearing before a parliamentary committee this week, Power confirmed his obsession with boosting the gas supply, including through subsidising the construction of gas…
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Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed
Industry plan offers guidance for business Small businesses are being given more help and guidance with the release of the government’s third Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan. Minister for defence industry, Melissa Price today announced the Land Combat and Protected Vehicles and Technology Upgrades Plan. The Plan provides useful information to businesses who already…
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Defence industry must grow fast to keep pace – study
Local defence industry will have to triple in size if it is to maintain, let along increase its share of defence spending as the armed forces re-equip, according to a new study published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. The study, the cost of defence 2020–21, argues that One of the biggest implementation risks relates…
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Australian companies develop graphene-based solution to assist social distancing
Graphene applications company Imagine Intelligent Materials will demonstrate a new social distancing solution today at a cafe in Geelong.
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Army to get new Australian-made regional support craft for FNQ
The federal government has announced it will acquire a new, 12.5-metre Australian-made regional support craft, to be based at Thursday Island.
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SPC Ardmona inks enterprise agreement with AMWU
By Robert Giles, CEO SPC Ardmona SPC has been a key employer for many decades in the Shepparton area and across Victoria. We are proud of our rich heritage providing natural and convenient products for Australian families. This week, the business and our employees, after working closely with the AMWU for several months, overwhelmingly voted…
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