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.
Planning for net zero

The Industry Sector Plan is one of 6 sectoral emissions reduction plans that support the government's Net Zero Plan.

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.

Oct 2025

Green Aluminium Production Credit: have your say

We need your feedback to help us shape a $2 billion initiative that will support Australian aluminium smelters to switch to renewable energy. Submissions open until 30 October.
Sep 2025

Implementing the Net Zero Fund: have your say

Your feedback will help to shape the design of the $5 billion Net Zero Fund. Consultation open until 15 October.
Sep 2025

Spotlight on industry and resources at the Osaka World Expo 2025

In September and October we’re showcasing green metals, biosecurity and hydrogen to the world.
Sep 2025

Our sector plans for industry and resources are now available

The Australian Government’s Net Zero Plan and sector plans outline how we can achieve a fair, efficient transition to net zero by 2050.
Sep 2025

A $500 million grant to grow green iron production capability

The National Development Stream of the Green Iron Investment Fund will support Australian businesses leading the shift to sustainable manufacturing.
Aug 2025

The Battery Breakthrough is now open

Part of the National Battery Strategy, the Battery Breakthrough aims to grow our local battery manufacturing industry