Forging Australia’s Manufacturing Destiny with Aluminium Innovation

The Albanese Labor Administration is Shaping Australia’s Tomorrow with a historic $2 billion commitment to the domestically produced aluminium sector, ensuring more well-compensated employment for Australian labor in our communities and suburbs.

By energizing the local metal sector, a new Green Aluminium Production Credit will deliver specialized assistance to Australian aluminium producers transitioning to dependable, renewable electricity by 2036.

Facilities will qualify for support for each tonne of clean, trustworthy Australian-manufactured aluminium they produce over a span of 10 years.

This Credit will instill confidence in local aluminium producers to invest, paving the route for more stable Australian employment in our exemplary aluminium sector.

Labor’s strategy for a Future Made in Australia is distinctly clear: we aim for Australian workers to manufacture more product within our borders.

We possess all the components right here for a top-tier metals industry – from superior solar and wind energy resources to essential minerals and facilities, not to mention a proficient workforce.

From Gladstone to Portland and Bell Bay to Tomago – Australia ranks as the sixth largest aluminium producer globally, and we aspire to see this expansion continue.

Increasingly, the globe is seeking to import clean, trustworthy metals – such as Australian-manufactured aluminium – which represents a substantial opportunity for expansion in a decarbonizing worldwide economy.

The entirety of Australia’s aluminium supply chain is uniquely situated onshore – spanning from bauxite extraction to finished products, all derived from generations of Australian expertise.

This will not only yield economic benefits for Australia but also significantly mitigate emissions concurrently.

Securing the future of the domestically produced aluminium sector is a direct investment in employment and skills nationwide – from Central Queensland to Northern Tasmania.

This represents what Shaping Australia’s Tomorrow entails, and only a Labor Government can actualize it.

Statements attributed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

“Labor’s strategy for a Future Made in Australia is unequivocally clear: we desire Australia to produce more goods here.

“Investing in the locally produced aluminium sector is an enormous opportunity – creating well-compensated jobs in our communities and positioning Australia for the future.

“We possess the resources, the personnel, and the expertise – the only element we lack is time to squander.

“We are building Australia’s future, not regressing Australia.”

Statements attributed to Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic:

“More jobs, reduced emissions, and a secure future for our distinguished aluminium sector – that’s what today’s announcement guarantees.

“With an entire aluminium supply chain uniquely established right here in Australia, we are ideally situated to seize the benefits of the global green energy transition.

“Communities and enterprises depend on aluminium production facilities, and we have a chance to collaborate with the private sector to sustain these secure, well-paying jobs in the future.

“Harnessing our strengths, leveraging our advantages, and creating a future for every Australian.”

Statements attributed to Assistant Minister for Future Made in Australia Tim Ayres:

“The aluminium industry is a vital value-added sector for Australia and a key component of the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia vision.

“This initiative assures quality blue-collar employment in the Hunter, Central Queensland, Northern Tasmania, Western Australia, and Victoria.

“We understand that Peter Dutton’s hazardous nuclear reactor proposal necessitates the closure of Australian energy-intensive manufacturing like aluminium refining.

“The greatest threat to aluminium and regional manufacturing is Peter Dutton’s Liberals.”