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 →
On Tuesday 19th May, SEMMA convened an online round-table discussion to gather input to our submission to the COVID 19 Review Senate Committee. Feedback from recent meetings with State Government MPs has been an increased need to hear from industry to provide input on their needs and help shape the roadmap to post COVID-19 recovery.… 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 →
We would like to highlight an opportunity for members to obtain a same-day COVID-19 test. Member Atticus Health have been busy conducting COVID-19 car park testing in Hastings. Director & Founder Dr. Floyd Gomes is offering all fellow SEMMA Members the opportunity for a free bulk-billed same day COVID-19 test. The car-park testing service is reported to be operating efficiently and effectively. How to… 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 →
SEMMA have been featured in the Dandenong Star Journal, with CEO Vonda Fenwick expanding on the vital role which local manufacturers play beyond essential medical equipment and pharmaceuticals during the COVID-19 pandemic. “A thriving manufacturing sector is essential to our economic prosperity, our quality of life and our national security.” To read the article, click… Read More →
As the leading industry body representing manufacturers in the south-east of Melbourne, SEMMA welcomes recent comments by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Minister for Finance Mathias Cormann and Minister for Industry Karen Andrews about the need to focus upon our manufacturing supply chains. The focus however must be much… Read More →
