Minister Houssos supports commitment to rebuild NSW’s manufacturing industry

The NSW Government, driven by Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos, is multiplying down on its efforts to revitalise the state’s manufacturing sector.

Minister Houssos recently gathered with 10 manufacturers, underlining the government’s obligation to rebuild domestic manufacturing capability.

This drive lines up with the NSW Labor Government’s plan to focus on the restoration of the manufacturing industry, perceiving its part in driving financial development and occupation creation across the state.

The reaffirmation of this responsibility happened during a roundtable conversation facilitated by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Center in Sydney, which united a different cluster of organisations, going from electronics to medical devices.

The forum provided a stage for industry delegates to resolve basic issues, from the capital, engage with the NSW Government agencies, and scale tasks to fulfil market needs.

Moreover, conversations likewise dove into investigating chances to bridle government procurement spending as a catalyst for promoting domestic manufacturing and encouraging local content requirements.

Minister Houssos emphasised the critical importance of integrating a sovereign manufacturing component into the economy.

“The NSW Government is committed to transforming the state’s procurement framework and practices, but it will take time. Doing so can promote local industries, accelerate economic growth, promote regional development, and ensure jobs remain onshore,” Houssos said.

“By engaging with industry through AMGC, Minister Houssos and her team can identify quick wins as well as long-term policy reform to unlock the power of manufacturing,” the AMGC Managing Director, Jens Goennemann said.