Tag: Modern Manufacturing Initiative

PM won’t ‘build back better’ but wants to shift supply chains

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Semiconductors, agricultural chemicals and personal protective equipment have been named by the Prime Minister among seven new supply chain priorities for more market development with like-minded nations. These supply...

Frigate prototyping morphs into Catapult-style centre

Posted on   |  by Peter Roberts
The construction of nine Hunter-class frigates in Adelaide by BAE Systems Maritime is known for its pioneering work on digital manufacturing on a giant – $35 billion – scale....

PM declined to lead innovation recovery

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison declined a COVID-19 Commission recommendation to lead the innovation policies that would drive Australian industry’s economic recovery from the pandemic, according to the government adviser...

Collaboration premium for $800m industry grants

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Industry department has unveiled guidelines for Australian manufacturers to apply for a share of $800 million under the big-ticket Collaboration Stream of the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative....

Govt blocks release of manufacturing grants briefings

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has blocked the release of departmental briefing documents for its billion-dollar manufacturing fund, amid Labor’s accusations that rorting has been “baked-in” to the grant scheme. The...