Manufacturing

Powering a Future Made in Australia

We are supporting priority industries aligned with the Future Made in Australia National Interest Framework, which consists of 2 streams:

In the 2024-25 Budget, these include:

Building our battery industry

The National Battery Strategy, Battery Breakthrough initiative and other measures will support our domestic battery industry as it grows.
Building a green metals industry

We are using our energy resources to become a world leader in green metals through a range of measures.
Supporting critical minerals processing

As part of the 2024-25 May Budget, the Australian Government announced it will invest in a range of measures to secure our critical minerals processing industries.
Net zero sector plan for industry

We are developing a plan to help major sectors and manufacturers reduce emissions and decarbonise.

The Australian Government is working to support Australian manufacturing across 7 priority areas:

National Reconstruction Fund (NRF)

The Australian Government established the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation to drive investment in projects that develop Australia’s industry and manufacturing capability. This will help to transform Australi...
Industry Growth Program

The program supports innovative SMEs undertaking commercialisation or growth projects that will build Australian capabilities in these priority areas.
Co-investment plans (CIP)

The plans identify high-level investment opportunities to build manufacturing capabilities across priority areas.

Australia’s RNA Capability Network Index

RNA technology is a critical area of scientific research. Explore interactive data mapping Australia's current capabilities in the RNA sector.
Australia’s RNA Blueprint

Australia’s RNA Blueprint sets out actions that governments, academia and industry could take to support development of Australia’s RNA sector.
Office of National Rail Industry Coordination (ONRIC)

We coordinate a national approach to building capability in the rail manufacturing sector.

Office of Supply Chain Resilience

We identify and monitor critical supply chain vulnerabilities.
Trade

We facilitate international trade and investment through standards and conformance, mutual recognition and free trade agreements, and anti-dumping measures.

May 2025

We’re at Osaka World Expo 2025 to showcase innovative Australian science and tech

We’re sharing our science and technology with the world to create more opportunities for Australian industry.
Mar 2025

Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget

The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
Mar 2025

New way to find collaboration partners for Australia’s RNA ecosystem

The Australian RNA Capability Network Index will enhance coordination, collaboration and infrastructure access across our RNA ecosystem.
Mar 2025

Further commitment to a greener Future Made in Australia

The Australian Government has announced $750 million of the $1.7 billion Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund will support innovative green metal projects.
Mar 2025

New fund will position Australia at the centre of the global green iron market

The $1 billion Green Iron Investment Fund will help set up new facilities and supply chains. Green metals are a priority under the Future Made in Australia plan.
Jan 2025

New Green Aluminium Production Credit will support the transition to green metals

Green metals are a priority under the Future Made in Australia plan. An investment of $2 billion will help local production and the shift to net zero.