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{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationLocally sourced, locally strong: Australian manufacturing in the spotlight
Locally sourced, locally strong: Australian manufacturing in the spotlight
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“This Australian Made Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise Australia’s manufacturing capability and celebrate Australian building product manufacturers who are united in their commitment to driving innovation, professionalism and competitiveness.
“Despite this, support for investment in technological advancement and research and development in Australia has been lacking over the past decade.
“Equally, our regulatory requirements are slow to adapt and can present roadblocks to the adoption of new and more innovative forms of construction.
“Add to this increasing regulatory obligations on manufacturers and suppliers that are hindering greater productivity and innovation.
“These concerns have been raised by HIA’s National Manufacturer's Council in measures that are holding back Australia’s manufacturing sector from growing and taking advantage of the opportunities that are presented with a 'future made in Australia'.
“Manufacturing construction products in Australia can be difficult for several reasons, including economic, geographic, energy settings including pricing and reliability and regulatory factors.
“There is much that governments at all levels can do to support manufacturing. This includes proactively supporting research and development into new and emerging technologies, that can facilitate greater efficiency in construction.
“Other key initiatives include developing partnerships between government, industry, and educational institutions to ensure the necessary skills and technologies are available to meet future housing needs.
“Additionally, removing roadblocks by simplifying current regulation including supply chain reporting and sustainability obligations to support Australian manufacturers innovate.
“Supporting Australian manufacturers to ensure our ongoing sovereign manufacturing capability requires recognition that labour shortages constrain growth and innovation.
“HIA is calling for a dedicated workforce and labour plan to support to manufacturers and suppliers build and maintain their workforce.
“This should be supplemented with a Buy Australia campaign to support our local industries and workforces to continue to grow and expand with confidence,” concluded Mr Croft.
Join the celebrations as we encourage shoppers to support Australian Made businesses. Use the hashtag #AustralianMadeWeek and remember to tag the Australian Made Campaign:
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@australianmadecampaign
@australianmadecampaign
@australianmadecampaign
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