Topics: Aussie manufacturer pivoting to make masks for coronavirus E&OE: David Koch: A South Australian company that makes packaging for McDonalds and KFC will soon start making surgical and respirator masks for frontline health workers around the country. Detmold has come to an agreement with the Federal and South Australian Government to produce 145 million…
DetailsA South Australian packaging manufacturer will begin making millions of surgical masks and respirators from its Adelaide factory in the fight to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Federal Government and South Australian Government have reached agreement with Detmold Group to produce 145 million masks – 100 million for the National Medical Stockpile…
DetailsTopics: COVID-19, including new quarantine measures, supply chains and PPE. E&OE: Patricia Karvelas: I’m joined now by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. Karen Andrews, welcome. Karen Andrews: It’s a pleasure to be here. Patricia Karvelas: Let’s start with just the big rules that have just been announced. Are these new quarantine…
DetailsThe Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has cut the red tape on the manufacturing of hand sanitiser, whilst maintaining strict safety requirements, to bolster supply in Australia. Currently, there is high demand for hand sanitiser in Australia’s health care system and hospital networks – particularly in rural and regional parts of the country. The…
DetailsTopics: New COVID-19 social distancing measures E&OE: Natalie Barr: Joining me now is Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews. Morning to you. Karen Andrews: Good morning. Natalie Barr: There are also new limits on the number of people who can attend a funeral or a wedding. How do you think Aussies will take…
DetailsThe Morrison Government welcomes the launch of a new website brought together by the technology sector to support Australian businesses with staff working remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Australian Business Continuity – by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and its technology partners – provides free practical tools to support the continuity of Australia’s small-to-medium…
DetailsTopics: COVID-19 – panic buying, PPE and domestic manufacturing E&OE: Kim Landers: Australian companies are being drafted into boosting manufacturing of vital medical equipment including ventilators, protective masks, and gowns and hand sanitiser. The Federal Industry Minister is Karen Andrews. I spoke with her earlier. Minister, when are we going to be able to go…
DetailsMere months ago Australians were emptying their wallets and their pantries to help their fellow man during the bushfire emergency. Through hardship we saw compassion and kindness; a generosity of spirit that made us puff out our chests and say, “yep – that’s what makes us Aussies.” Yet recently, we’ve seen panic buying to fill…
DetailsThe Federal Government is working closely with Australian industry to further ramp up local manufacturing of hand sanitiser amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said manufacturers had already significantly increased their output and more was being done to grow that even further. “I want to stress to Australians that…
DetailsTopics: Manufacturing response to coronavirus and panic buying E&OE: Chris Kenny: But for now let’s cross to the Gold Coast and catch up with the Industry Minister Karen Andrews. Thanks for joining us, Minister. Karen Andrews: Chris, how are you? Chris Kenny: Good, thanks. You’ve got a big challenge on your hands, making sure that…
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