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From Oberon to the city: Australian Made is building our homes
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“This year’s Australia Made Week shines a spotlight on our homegrown industry. In the midst of a housing crisis, few sectors are more important than the businesses producing the high-quality, sustainable materials that go into our homes.
“Recent geopolitical disruptions have reinforced just how critical it is that Australia retains its sovereign manufacturing capability and reduces reliance on imported building materials."
Mr Croft made the comments ahead of visiting manufacturing facilities in Oberon and Western Sydney, highlighting the critical role local industry plays in housing delivery and regional economies.
“Every home built in Australia starts long before the slab is poured - it starts in places like Oberon, in our factories and timber mills.
“Local manufacturers are the backbone of these communities - creating jobs, supporting small businesses and keeping towns strong.
“The link between regional manufacturing and housing supply is direct and undeniable. No timber, no trusses. No panels, no kitchens. No manufacturers, no homes - it’s that simple.
“Without the materials produced in regional Australia, we cannot build the homes needed in our cities, suburbs and growth areas.
“We need to be more self-reliant. Supporting sovereign manufacturing must be a national priority - not just for housing, but for economic resilience.
“Choosing Australian made means stronger supply chains, fewer delays and greater certainty for builders and homebuyers.
“These are companies that have built capability over generations, supported our economy and workforce for decades and deserve the recognition and backing to enable them to grow and thrive into the future.
“If we’re serious about addressing housing supply and creating a true Future Made in Australia, we need to get serious about supporting Australian manufacturers—especially in regional Australia.
“Backing these businesses means backing Australian jobs, strengthening our economy, and delivering the homes our growing population needs.
“Australian Made Week is a clear reminder: backing Australian businesses means backing local jobs, strengthening our economy, and ensuring we can deliver the homes our country needs,” concluded Mr Croft.
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From Oberon to the city: Australian Made is building our homes
“Australian manufacturers are doing the heavy lifting to keep the nation’s housing pipeline moving - employing thousands and underpinning local economies,” said Housing Industry Association (HIA) Chief Executive Industry & Policy Simon Croft.
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