Labor’s National Reconstruction Fund Fails to Deliver for Manufacturers

The Albanese Government’s flagship $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) has failed to deliver meaningful support for Australian manufacturers, despite grand promises to bolster the nation’s industrial capabilities and create secure, well-paid jobs. Over one year ago, Industry Minister Ed Husic announced that the NRF was “ready to begin investing.” However, in the 367 days […]

Made In Australia Bill is Missing in Action

Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has criticised Labor’s Future Made in Australia policy as devoid of detail and full of spin’ following the Bill’s introduction in Parliament this week. Ms Landry addressed the glaringly obvious issues with Labor’s Future Made in Australia policy not addressing the key problems […]

Labor’s NRF Fails: Surge In Australian Manufacturer Insolvencies

New data has revealed Labor’s key industrial policy, the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, is pushing the manufacturing sector to the brink of demise. In its official Australian Insolvency Statistics report released on January 10, 2024, ASIC has unveiled a concerning surge in manufacturing insolvencies under the present Labor government. The data compiled for the […]