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)
AAP
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...

More Economy

High bar for July rate cut – ASB
Economy

High bar for July rate cut – ASB

July cut can't be ruled out but there is value in waiting, ASB says. 

Rebecca Howard 04 Jun 2025
RBNZ expects rates to go lower
Economy

RBNZ expects rates to go lower

The central forecast and the two alternatives all have rates dipping below 3%. 

Rebecca Howard 03 Jun 2025
RBNZ 25bps rate cut wasn't unanimous
Economy

RBNZ 25bps rate cut wasn't unanimous

The vote was 5 to 1 to cut by 25 basis points. 

Rebecca Howard 28 May 2025
RBNZ cuts, signals more to come
Economy

RBNZ cuts, signals more to come

Risks around the economic outlook are heightened. 

Rebecca Howard 28 May 2025