On 3 May 2023, the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hold a series of public hearings in Melbourne in support of its inquiry into developing advanced manufacturing in Australia.

Media release issue date: Monday, 1 May 2023

On 3 May 2023, the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hold a series of public hearings in Melbourne in support 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 Committee 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 MP, 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. Further information about the inquiry, including the Terms of Reference, is available on the Committee’s website: aph.gov.au/isr Media inquiries Office of Rob Mitchell MP (03) 5716 3000 Rob.Mitchell.MP@aph.gov.au For background information Committee Secretariat (02) 6277 4114 isr.reps@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website aph.gov.au/isr. On the site, you can read inquiry submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources has launched an inquiry into advanced manufacturing, with the aim of further supporting Australian industry, creating jobs and reviving our ability to make world class products here in Australia.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 15 February 2023

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources has launched an inquiry into advanced manufacturing, with the aim of further supporting Australian industry, creating jobs and reviving our ability to make world class products here in Australia. Committee Chair Rob Mitchell MP said understanding opportunities associated with advanced manufacturing is crucial for strategic growth. ‘Supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing is about enhancing the things we do well by taking advantage of new and improved processes,’ Mr Mitchell MP said. ‘We need to ensure that we are well-positioned as a nation to take advantage of new technologies, and that our strategic decisions are informed by the right data. Continuing to grow the relationship between industry and our research sector is also vital.’ ‘We want to hear from stakeholders across industry, our tertiary sector and government about what it will take to make things better – and how we can ensure reliable growth within Australia’s manufacturing sector.’ Submissions for the Inquiry into Developing Advanced Manufacturing in Australia are now open. The inquiry Terms of Reference can be found at aph.gov.au/isr. Media inquiries Office of Rob Mitchell MP (03) 5716 3000 Rob.Mitchell.MP@aph.gov.au For background information Committee Secretariat (02) 6277 4114 isr.reps@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website aph.gov.au/isr. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track this Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.