Space has been identified as a National Manufacturing Priority:  today “The Australian Government has announced a $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) and the National Manufacturing Priorities.   The $1.3 billion MMI will drive lasting change for Australian manufacturers. It will help Australian manufacturers:

• scale-up
• collaborate
• commercialise

It will unlock private sector investment and support manufacturers to deliver on the world stage. The MMI will provide co‑funding for large manufacturing projects that have broad sectoral benefits across the National Manufacturing Priotities. It will unlock private sector investment across three targeted streams.  All streams will operate on a co-investment basis.

Read more: https://www.industry.gov.au/news-media/modern-manufacturing-initiative-and-national-manufacturing-priorities-announced