THE WELDER SHORTAGE AND AN INDUSTRY-LED PROPOSAL TO TACKLE IT Written by SEMMA CEO Vonda Fenwick. SEMMA has developed an industry-led proposal to begin to tackle the current welder shortage hitting Australian industry. As anyone who has operated in the engineering/ sheet metal sector understands, Australian industry has suffered a severe shortage of… Read More →
The following advice has been received from the Associate Deputy Secretary, Industry Coordination and Recovery Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. View the slideshow summary of manufacturing restrictions. _____________________________________________________________________________________ I am writing to confirm that, as outlined in the health directions, only essential work premises, that is work premises at which an essential provider operates or… Read More →
SEMMA’s open letter Premier of NSW Gladys Berejiklian & NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance Dear Gladys and Andrew, Our manufacturing members were very concerned to learn that NSW had purchased nearly a billion dollars of Chinese-made trains, presumably believing that there was no train building capability in NSW. While there may well… Read More →
On Monday 7 September 2020, SEMMA CEO Vonda Fenwick appeared on “The Conversation Hour” discussing manufacturing and decentralisation. Listen in or skip to time-frame 48:37. Also featuring Paul Kearsley from City of Greater Dandenong (42:07), highlighting Dandenong as the capital of South-East Melbourne. Description from ABC website: “Governments have been saying for years that our reliance on Melbourne… Read More →
Does your organisation have surplus masks? Dandenong is facing an immediate shortage of disposable face masks. The most vulnerable members of the community are currently at risk, including the homeless, community boarding houses and residents isolating in caravans who currently have no access to PPE. Last week alone approx. 8,000 masks were distributed to the local community… Read More →
Announcing our new partnership! SEMMA has joined forces with The Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) to support the continued growth of Australia’s manufacturing sector. We are excited to partner with Australian Made as we work to highlight our products and world-class capabilities. This alliance comes at a time where there has never been more… Read More →
The SEMMA team wishes to thank our members who have taken the time to respond to our recent surveys. It is only through your participation in our surveys and industry round-table discussions that we are able to accurately convey to our governments at both State and Federal level how the pandemic is impacting manufacturers… Read More →
Written by SEMMA CEO Vonda Fenwick vonda@semma.com.au The COVID 19 pandemic has thrown into stark relief the risks associated with supply chains which extend beyond Australia’s borders. Those risks have now been recognized and the need to on-shore manufacturing for safety-critical items – medical equipment and personal protective equipment – to make Australia self-sufficient… Read More →
Dear SEMMA Members and network, We have received member requests for clarification regarding restrictions to workplaces as a consequence of COVID-19. To confirm, there are no specific restrictions upon manufacturing at the time of this communication. Workplaces are, however, asked to adhere to social distancing measures where possible. Employees have also been asked to work from… Read More →
Dear SEMMA Members and network, Businesses worldwide are facing unprecedented times as they are forced to rapidly adapt to the new challenges presented by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. At the time of this communication, the Federal Government has announced that any workers with the ability to work from home should now do so. To read… Read More →
