Inquiry is ‘critical for growth’

Daily Mercury

AN INQUIRY has been launched into advanced manufacturing to seek solutions to support the manufacturing industry, create jobs and revive manufacturing in Australia.

Advanced manufacturing is any process which utilises high technology or knowledge-intensive input as the integral way a product is constructed, and includes the following sectors: chemical and medicinal, vehicle and transport, specialised machinery and equipment, computer and electronic, scientific and professional.

Dawson MP Andrew Willcox (pictured) said he welcomed the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources' inquiry and that Australia's manufacturing industry was critical for economic growth.

"I think it's extremely important that we consult industry so we know firsthand how we can make industry better and to ensure that Australia continues to make world class products," Mr Willcox said.

"I encourage manufacturing businesses across Dawson to make a submission with your ideas on what it will take to make things better and how we can ensure reliable growth within Australia's manufacturing sector." Submissions will be open until March 30.