Rising Regional House Prices

Written by Ian Hudson, 7 June 2021 For some time now, there have been warning signs about skills availability in the regions of NSW. There are myriad projects on the go in our regional areas, but only some of the skills needed will be available as they progress. This means that project owners will need … Continued

Celebrating Australian Made – Is Local Production More Expensive

Written by Ian Hudson, 26 May 2021 With Australian Made Week now underway, @AuManufacturing’s editorial series – Celebrating Australian Made – asks the hard question. Here Ian Hudson asks whether an Australian-made product is really more expensive? There is a commonly held belief that it’s more expensive to buy Australian Made products compared to those manufactured overseas. … Continued

Budget 2021/22 – Creating Jobs, Caring for Victorians

ICN Victoria is pleased to see yesterday’s Victorian State Government Budget strengthen that which was delivered in November last year, through a focus on people and jobs. As we continue to recover, ICN Victoria’s role has never been more critical. This Budget, again reinforces our mandate of administering the Local Jobs First Policy, maximising and … Continued

The Victorian Prospect – December 2020

As we approach the New Year, that metaphorical line in the sand has never felt more poignant. The 2020 zeitgeist will be unforgettable for a long time to come but in this last edition of the Victorian Prospect for this extraordinary year we’d like to focus on the positives.   What’s inside: Dianne Smith reflects … Continued

ICN Victoria’s Role in Recovery

It cannot be understated how significant the challenges our State has faced this year but now it’s time to rebuild and recover by encouraging industry and supporting jobs.   ICN Victoria has a critical role in our economic recovery and this Budget reinforces our mandate of administering, maximising and encouraging local industry engagement and good job creation. With funds committed to industry, … Continued

$1.5B initiative for the Australian manufacturing industry

The federal budget for 2020-21 is backing up the Australian manufacturing industry by investing $1.5B in the Modern Manufacturing Strategy over the next four years. This initiative will create jobs to lead the nation out of COVID-19 crisis. It will allow Australian manufacturers to scale up and compete internationally. The Modern Manufacturing Initiative will support … Continued

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