Today, 3 May, marks the first of a series of public hearings by the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources as part of its inquiry into developing advanced manufacturing in Australia.
Stakeholders from Australia’s health, engineering and space industries are scheduled to appear, as well as representatives of Australia’s tertiary education and research sectors. The hearings are being held in Melbourne.
The Committee said it will explore a range of matters, including the current level of advanced manufacturing in Australia, major international trends, and strategies to further develop capabilities in this area.
Committee chair Rob Mitchell said, “It is important to understand the opportunities that exist – and the challenges that our manufacturers face – for building capability in advanced manufacturing. This inquiry is seeking to identify opportunities to enhance Australia’s strategic growth and global competitiveness.”
The Committee commenced its inquiry into developing advanced manufacturing on 15 February 2023. For further information about the inquiry, including the Terms of Reference, click here.
