By Peter Roberts Are we witnessing daily the eclipse of the federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and its minister Ed Husic? I ask this question for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the shuffle of the federal ministry which overlooked Husic while promoting the Assistant Minister for Manufacturing,…
The federal government has confirmed submarine builder ASC Pty Ltd in its role sustaining and updating Australia’s Collins class submarines. The government signed a new four-year sustainment contract with ASC, securing shipyards in South Australia and Western Australia as the centres of excellence for submarines. This new contract will provide work valued at over $2.2…
The investment mandate for the National Reconstruction Fund, the federal government’s $15 billion effort to invest in and grow seven sectors within manufacturing, has been published. A joint statement from industry minister Ed Husic and finance minister Katy Gallagher on Thursday says the mandate includes areas of investment across those seven areas, and directs the independent…