- Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council holds first meeting for the year as members shape the future of the industry.
- The Crisafulli Government brings together industry leaders to help deliver its plan for Queensland's manufacturing future after a decade of decline under the former Labor Government.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy and a fresh start for Queensland manufacturers through the $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland's manufacturing sector with the first Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council meeting for the year held, as the Council continues to shape the future of the vital industry.
Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council members discussed the innovation, advanced technology and job creating opportunities for Queensland businesses off the back of the Crisafulli Government's $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program.
Unlike Labor, which heavily favoured south-east Queensland, the Crisafulli Government is backing manufacturers right across the state by ensuring half of the funding through our Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program is delivered to regional businesses.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better lifestyle through a stronger economy by backing Queensland manufacturers, supporting regional jobs, and building out the state's capabilities to give manufactures the confidence to invest for the long term.
The Council brings together industry leaders from across Queensland who provide strategic advice and real-world knowledge to grow and diversify manufacturing, with the aim of driving economic, regional, and employment growth throughout the state.
"Queensland manufacturers are at the forefront innovating, growing and creating jobs, and the Crisafulli Government is backing them in," Minister Last said.
"Through our Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy, we're laying out a clear pathway to make Queensland the most attractive place in the country to manufacture, invest and expand.
"QMAC gives us direct access to the experience and expertise of industry leaders, with an ear on the ground to the issues that matter most to manufacturers, especially in regional Queensland."
Xanny Christophersen CEO and Managing Director, Priestley's Gourmet Delights said the first QMAC meeting had set the tone for the year ahead.
"We were thrilled to welcome the Queensland Minister for Manufacturing, the Honourable Dale Last and members of QMAC to our new Acacia Ridge facility to share what modern food manufacturing looks like for the Council's first offsite meeting," Ms Christophersen said.
"The roundtable sparked some great ideas and honest conversations about where the industry is heading and we're proud to showcase the innovation happening right here in Acacia Ridge."
Louise McMahon General Manager, MFE Pty Ltd said QMAC was important in delivering real, practical outcomes for regional manufacturers.
"As a regional manufacturer based in Chinchilla that works in partnership with Queensland's strong resources industry, there are a lot of opportunities to grow our business, employ additional staff and deliver our world-class services to more customers," Ms McMahon said.
"The QMAC meetings give us an opportunity to directly voice concerns with the Government about the challenges we face as regional manufacturers and explore ways we can address these challenges to support the continued economic growth of the industry across regional Queensland."
Queensland's manufacturing industry will be on display this May, as the state hosts Australian Manufacturing Week for the first time.
