QLD Govt launches $79M manufacturing strategy at GLT

The Queensland Government has announced a $79.1 million injection into its manufacturing sector.

This investment, part of the State Government’s Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy 2025-2030, was made public at the headquarters of GLT Trailers in Carole Park.

Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, Dale Last, met with Mayor of Ipswich City Council, Teresa Harding, to make the announcement.

Harding said the investment and overall manufacturing strategy are vital, with the sector being key to Queensland’s economy.

“The manufacturing industry employs more than 10,000 people in Ipswich and is our third largest employment sector,” she said.

“Manufacturing adds $29 billion to the Queensland economy alongside supporting 175,000 jobs including 83,000 in regional Queensland.

“The Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy 2025-2030 and Action Plan will be investing $79.1 million, which is set to drive Queensland’s manufacturing revival to deliver more jobs, greater productivity and innovation into the economy, ultimately getting more Queensland products into the hands of global consumers.

“I am looking forward to working with Minister Dale and the Crisafulli Government to bring this strategy to our Queensland manufacturing industry, setting it up for long-term success ultimately boosting our local economy.”

GLT Trailers CEO and Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council member, Shay Chalmers, expressed her support for the strategy while hosting the meeting between Harding and Last.

“We have some of the world’s leading manufacturers right here in Queensland, and this strategy is a launch pad for long-term success,” she said.

“It’s a plan to help our manufacturers grow, innovate and meet the challenges ahead.”

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