GMC welcomed Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, the Hon Colin Brooks MP, for a special roundtable meeting on regional manufacturing challenges and opportunities. We were grateful to GMC long-standing member, Air Radiators, for a tour of the site and overview...
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GMC welcomes Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing
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Manufacturers welcome breakthrough for Victoria’s energy security
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) comment on the Victorian Government announcement regarding the Viva Energy Gas Terminal Project. “GMC warmly welcomes today’s breakthrough in support of Victoria’s future energy security,” GMC’s Chief Executive, Jennifer Conley said. “This is a sensible decision...
Energy policies choking Australia’s manufacturing future
Read MoreGMC Deputy Chair Rob Backwell shares his thoughts on government energy policies and red tape in today’s Geelong Advertiser: Many manufacturers in Geelong are continuing to innovate and find new paths to success. There are now more people working in...
Dumped fabricated steel risks local industry
Read MoreTrump playing havoc in the world order is obscuring what has always been important in world trade – protecting national interests against the dangers of injurious trade practices. GMC CEO, Jenn Conley, shared the following view this week in the...
$30 million in local Geelong investment on hold due to energy crisis
Read MoreVictoria stands to lose current and future manufacturing investments in the face of gas shortages and price hikes, GMC members told the Victorian Government last week. At an in-person meeting with Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio’s Adviser, Matthew Butera, large gas user...
Manufacturers say Victoria is squandering its energy advantage
Read MoreGeelong Manufacturing Council has urged the Victorian Government to withdraw its current proposal under the government’s Gas Substitution Roadmap. In a submission this week, GMC calls for a balanced energy transition strategy that ensures energy security and energy advantage for...
Viva Energy’s proposed regasification terminal
Read MoreAs many as 60,000 businesses could be impacted by the gas supply shortfall forecast to hit Victoria as soon as next year, the GMC Connect forum heard on Tuesday. A Viva Energy presentation on plans for a Gas Terminal in...
Geelong Manufacturing Council hosts Federal officials for policy discussions
Read MoreThe Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) has welcomed representatives from the Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources to Geelong for a series of tours and discussions aimed at providing industry input and advice on manufacturing policy. The visit, which showcased...
Smoothing migration hurdles for manufacturers
Read MoreFinding employees with the right technical skills is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers in Geelong and the region. While bringing in skilled workers from overseas can help fill gaps, the process for obtaining work visas for foreign employees is complex,...
Urgent appeal to the Federal Government on IR reform
Read MoreThe GMC has today made further representation to the Federal Government, including urgent appeals to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles & Minister for Industry & Science Ed Husic, to exclude the manufacturing industry from the Secure...