Safeguard mechanism has multibillion-dollar price tag for industry

Safeguard mechanism has multibillion-dollar price tag for industry

Large manufacturers say the cost of complying with the federal government’s new climate targets will not blow out consumer costs.

  • byMike Foley andNick Toscano

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What guns,ships and chips say about the global economy

What guns,ships and chips say about the global economy

Shortages in shipping containers and artillery shells tell us something disturbing about modern economies:They aren’t nearly as flexible as people had thought.

  • byPaul Krugman
2023 Drive Car of the Year revealed

2023 Drive Car of the Year revealed

Although vehicle manufacturing has wound back,Victoria still had a role to play in this ute’s success.

  • byJoshua Dowling
Albanese:Keep critical minerals in Australia,make our own batteries

Albanese:Keep critical minerals in Australia,make our own batteries

Linking national security to domestic industry,Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to put money into projects that could expand manufacturing and recover from the loss of the big carmakers.

  • byDavid Crowe
Grace backs Qld’s record on silicosis,despite reports of breaches

Grace backs Qld’s record on silicosis,despite reports of breaches

As unions seek more support for affected workers,Grace Grace says Qld’s response to the deadly disease has led the way for years.

  • byStuart Layt
Greens set up fresh Senate clash with call for ban on new coal and gas

Greens set up fresh Senate clash with call for ban on new coal and gas

The Greens will demand a sweeping change to Labor’s flagship policy to cut greenhouse gas emissions by pushing for an amendment to stop all new coal and gas projects.

  • byDavid Crowe
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Industry minister inching towards deal with Greens on $15b industry fund

Industry minister inching towards deal with Greens on $15b industry fund

Industry Minister Ed Husic is optimistic he will strike a deal with the Greens over the national reconstruction fund to create manufacturing jobs.

  • byJames Massola
Greens demand changes to stop $15b measure turning into ‘fossil fuel slush fund’

Greens demand changes to stop $15b measure turning into ‘fossil fuel slush fund’

The Greens will force Labor to negotiate over its promised $15 billion national reconstruction fund after the Coalition refused to back it in the Senate.

  • byDavid Crowe
Senate fight looms over $15 billion reconstruction fund
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Senate fight looms over $15 billion reconstruction fund

The government will be forced to negotiate with the Senate crossbench to set up the manufacturing fund and the separate $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund,setting the scene for amendments to how the funds are invested.

  • byDavid Crowe
‘We need a plan B’:Unions have ‘deep concerns’ about AUKUS pact

‘We need a plan B’:Unions have ‘deep concerns’ about AUKUS pact

Manufacturing unions fear AUKUS will not deliver the promised local jobs bonanza and are urging the government to develop a back-up submarine plan.

  • byMatthew Knott
Tax breaks drive EV savings but there’s a long wait for cars

Tax breaks drive EV savings but there’s a long wait for cars

Tax concessions could save some buyers tens of thousands of dollars at the same time as supply shortages may make electric vehicles hard to get hold of in the near future.

  • byRachel Clun