Celebrating Queensland manufacturers and new grant round opens

Queensland Manufacturing Month has been a great reminder of the strength and diversity present in the state and country.

During our visit, AMTIL:

  • Reinforced meaningful connections with industry and government leaders who are passionate about the future of Australian manufacturing,
  • Celebrated the people and businesses driving the sector forward, and
  • Heard first-hand about the opportunities and challenges shaping our sector.

Conversations contributed to the National Advanced Manufacturing Census. The message is clear: the challenges facing manufacturers are shared. Our voice should be too. When industry speaks with a united voice, we’re far more effective at shaping the policies and decisions that shape our future.

During the Queensland Government’s Manufacturing Month Industry Evening, the Hon. Dale Last launched Round Two of the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program. Grants of up to $1.5 million are available for matched funding in in innovation, in recognition of how investment into advanced manufacturing equipment supports the sector’s manufacturing productivity and competitiveness. Up to $12.5m is available in Round Two, with half earmarked for regional manufacturers.

Applications close on 25 November 2026 at 1.00 pm.

Read more and apply here.

AMTIL champions manufacturing growth through advocacy, collaboration and industry insights

Addressing members of the Society Australian Industry & Employment (SAIE) Luncheon in Melbourne, AMTIL outlined the organisation’s new policy and advocacy agenda, discussing the opportunities to strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector. The Luncheon highlighted the importance of a unified industry voice, evidence-based advocacy, and how stronger engagement with governments supports an improved operating environment for Australian manufacturers.  AMTIL called on SAIE’s 200+ members to contribute to the National Advanced Manufacturing Census, helping inform AMTIL’s future advocacy efforts.

The discussion also explored the importance of collaboration across industry associations, businesses and governments to advance shared priorities, reposition manufacturing as an innovative and transforming sector that’s valuable to invest in, and support the growth of sovereign manufacturing capability in Australia.