Australian Manufacturing Grows at Fastest Rate in 3 Decades Despite Massive Labour Shortages

Construction workers at the Barangaroo development in Sydney, Australia, March 24, 2020.AAP Image/Joel Carrett

According to the nation’s peak industry group, Australia’s manufacturing sector delivered its highest monthly growth in almost 30 years.

The Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (pdf) rose by 1.4 points to 63.2 points in June, which is the highest score since the Index began in 1992.