Minister Envisions ‘Australian-Made’ Future as Businesses Reassess China Risk

The Australian Flag is seen in Melbourne, Australia, on June 25, 2017. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Industry minister Karen Andrews is hoping to galvanize Australia’s manufacturing sector as businesses grapple with the aftermath of the CCP virus.

Meanwhile, defence expert Michael Shoebridge believes that Australian businesses will need to reassess their reliance on the China market.

Bringing Innovation to Manufacturing

Andrews, the minister for industry, science, and technology, said that she is hoping traditional manufacturers can follow the route of tech start-ups, which have focused on innovation and disruption.