What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to @AuManufacturing were reading. 5) New drone radio production line boosts defence capabilities in South Australia South Australia is set to enhance its role in national defence with a new drone radio communications production line, part of the DEF129 Uncrewed Aerial Systems project. This development…
By Roy Green This month my term as chair of the Port of Newcastle comes to an end. It’s been a time of transformational change for the world’s biggest coal export port, with an ambitious growth and diversification plan ready to weigh anchor. Despite this progress, it wasn’t all plain sailing, and nor will it…
By Roy Green, University of Technology Sydney Productivity is the greatest structural problem in our economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. He says there is “no higher priority for reform”. Announcing a A$900 million productivity fund to be shared with the states, the treasurer told a meeting of the Australian Business Economists on Wednesday Australia’s…
ICN Victoria celebrated its anniversary, marking 40 years since its founding as the Industrial Supplies Office (ISO), at an event on Tuesday. According to a statement from ICN Victoria – a non-profit company majority funded by the state government and linking smaller suppliers to major projects – it has played “a critical role in shaping…
The NSW government has announced $2.3 million in funding for the Industry Capability Network — which celebrated its 40th anniversary this week — which ICN says will help grow its presence in Western Sydney and regional NSW. The nation-wide ICN acts as an intermediary between suppliers and major projects, and by its own count has…
A major report marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Industry Capability Network (ICN) has highlighted the massive benefits of the organisation which links 100,000 Australian suppliers to proponents of major infrastructure and other projects. The report, Industry Capability Network. Past, Present and Future by the University of Sydney’s Phillip Toner and UTS…
Sponsored Hosted by Weld Australia, the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will bring together leading industry experts to discuss the practical aspects of manufacturing Australia’s renewable energy revolution. It will highlight the essential components needed to drive Australia’s transition to a sustainable future and help overcome the challenges. The Australian Government’s commitment to reducing emissions by…
Bushmaster armoured vehicles arrive in Fiji The Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has taken to social media to celebrate the successful export of Thales‘ Bendigo, Victoria manufactured Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles. Conroy released photographs of the vehicles on the ground in Fiji (pictured) and said: “Great to see 14 Australian made bushmasters delivered to…
By Peter Roberts If @AuManufacturing’s editorial series – Towards 3% R&D – Turbocharging Australia’s Innovation Effort – has taught us anything, it is not the national myth of plucky Australians being an inventive people battling to commercialise their ideas. Towards 3% has taught us that unlike leading nations, Australia doesn’t have a supportive innovation ecosystem…
Emeritus Professor Roy Green of UTS Sydney said the budget responded to a critical moment in Australia’s economic history. Green said: The world is shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy to meet net zero targets. “And it is recognising the importance of participating in the industries of the future by moving up…
