The Turnbull government is set to pour $100m into advanced manufacturing to diversify and expand the sector, with a focus on South Australia and Victoria.
Ahead of Tuesday’s budget, industry minister Arthur Sinodinos said $47.5m would be provided, on top of an existing $155m Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund, to cushion the demise of the country’s carmaking industry.
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