The federal and Victorian Governments have inked a 12-month Skills Agreement which will inject more than $250 million into the Victorian skills and training sector to support access to more than 55,000 Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education and training (VET) places in 2023. The agreement also includes an Australian Government commitment of $4.2 million to…
Industry minister Ed Husic has hit out at energy companies threatening to renege on a deal between the federal government and gas producers to increase the supply of gas to east coast markets. Interviewed by Patricia Karvelas on ABC radio, Husic said the companies would ‘need to consider their steps very carefully’. He said: “What…
The federal government will invest $402 million over the next four years to establish Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) to help address skills shortages and broader workforce challenges. Formerly known as Industry Clusters, the new JSCs will operate from January and have a strong connection to Jobs and Skills Australia, aligning with the government’s plans…
Queensland based health and wellness company Fixx Nutrition are finishing 2022 at an all-time high, with 2021 v 2022 calendar year growth of 33 percent for the company due to local market distribution through sports retailers and direct online sales. The company, which was founded by ‘passionate athletes’ Michelle and Jan Buchegger, offers a natural,…
Mining equipment manufacturer Austin Engineering has nearly completed a near-doubling of the size of its Batam, Indonesian manufacturing plant following an 80 percent plus increase in H1 Fy23 Indonesian revenue. The Perth company, which recently completed an upgrade of capabilities and systems at its Kewdale, Perth facilities, told investors the $6 million Batam upgrade would…
Industry minister Ed Husic has announced co-investment into a further six projects under the final tranche of the Commercialisation Fund. The six from Queensland, Victoria and South Australia will share $2,120,496 in federal funding to bring their innovations to market and generate commercial outcomes. When paired with industry contributions and in-kind funding the final tranche…
Australia’s most valuable manufacturing company CSL has appointed Dr Paul McKenzie as its new CEO replacing Paul Perreault who has been in the role for 10 years. Perreault navigated the global vaccine and blood products company through the Covid pandemic, as well as further globalising the business. McKenzie previously served as CSL’s chief operating officer,…
Chief Scientist of CSIRO Professor Bronwyn Fox (pictured) will head a new National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee to help guide Australia’s strategy for emerging automation technologies. The committee, which meets for the first time today, will work to develop a National Robotics Strategy that ensures Australia harnesses the opportunities from robotics and automation, from advanced…
Boundary Power has successfully delivered the first onsite deployment of Solar Qube renewable power generation unit in regional New South Wales. Boundary Power, a joint venture between Horizon Power and Ampcontrol, said the installation was the first time an Ampcontrol manufactured onsite, renewable Stand-Alone Power System (SAPS) had been deployed on the Australian East Coast.…
Nature-based technologies such as permanent plantings and forestry, as well as soil carbon had significant potential to sequester carbon to help Australia meet its climate goals according to a study released by the CSIRO. The study, of twelve carbon sequestration technologies and the role they could play in helping Australia reach net zero emissions, was…