Minister For Industry And Innovation's Question Time Briefing Pack As At 21/07/25.

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This FOI release contains the Minister for Industry and Innovation's question time briefing pack from the Spring 2025 sitting, listing 24 prepared briefs across major portfolio areas. Topics include critical minerals processing (aluminium smelters, copper smelting, zinc production), manufacturing support programs (National Reconstruction Fund, Industry Growth Program), and sectoral initiatives (green metals, batteries, seafood). Additional briefs address emerging priorities including artificial intelligence, quantum computing (PsiQuantum), space industry, and the Net Zero Economy Authority. The manufacturing data factsheet shows 918,800 employed in manufacturing as of March 2025, representing 6.2% of total employment and the eighth-largest employment sector, with a decline of 5,800 workers since December 2024. Primary metal and metal product manufacturing experienced the largest employment decreases over the preceding 12 months.