Albanese pledges prosperity through manufacturing boost

Albanese pledges prosperity through manufacturing boost
Anthony Albanese says the plan will set Australia up for decades. (Image: Getty)
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By Andrew Brown and Jacob ShteymanAustralia's natural assets can spearhead a push to increase the nation's manufacturing sector and renewable energy industry, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.The federal government put forward its signature Future Made in Australia policy to parliament on Wednesday, aiming to safeguard the nation's control over its resources and assets for years to come. Albanese said more than A$22 billion (NZ$24.1b) would be spent over the next 10 years to revive the nation's manufacturing base, parti...

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