Local manufacturing excellence is on show in September with a statewide program showcasing the innovation, skills, and talent shaping the industry.
The Crisafulli Government is shining a spotlight on the sector during Queensland Manufacturing Month to promote our State’s home-grown innovations and the advanced technologies being implemented across the sector.
This includes expanding the regional footprint of Queensland’s Manufacturing Hubs into Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast and unlocking the next wave of high-value manufacturing jobs with $79.1 million through the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing grants program.
After ten years of decline under the former Labor Government, Queenslanders have now seen ten months of delivery for the manufacturing sector, with a Government that is serious about growing the industries that underpin the State’s economy.
Minister for Manufacturing Dale Last said Queensland Manufacturing Month was the perfect time to highlight innovation across the sector and promote jobs to the next generation of Queenslanders.
“Forget the stereotypes because modern manufacturing in Queensland is less grease and grime and more tools and tech,” Minister Last said.
“As part of Queensland Manufacturing Month, businesses across the state will open their doors to students from more than 35 schools to inspire young Queenslanders to explore careers in manufacturing.
“Those students and their teachers will go behind-the-scenes to see advanced processes, robotics, and cutting-edge technology. Manufacturers will also welcome industry into their workshops to share knowledge and drive innovation across the sector.
“Manufacturing is a key economic driver for Queensland, and the Crisafulli Government is delivering practical measures to unlock the full potential of Queensland’s manufacturing sector, to create more jobs and deliver a better lifestyle through a stronger economy."
The 2025 Queensland Manufacturing Month program stretches across the state and includes regional networking events to connect local manufacturers, an online Integrated Manufacturing Systems Masterclass, as well as Women in Manufacturing breakfasts in Moreton Bay, Cairns, Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay.
For more information about Queensland Manufacturing Month events, please visit www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/events
Women in Manufacturing Breakfast Coming to Mackay
Women are driving change across the manufacturing sector, and a special Mackay event will put their achievements and future opportunities in the spotlight.
The Women in Manufacturing Breakfast will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 7.00am to 9.30am at Harrup Park, bringing together industry leaders, students, and community members for a morning of discussion and connection.
Guests can look forward to a dynamic panel discussion, with leaders and change champions sharing first-hand experiences of innovation and the vital role women play in shaping the industry’s future. An interactive Q&A session will give attendees the chance to explore challenges and opportunities more deeply, while networking opportunities will connect participants with peers, mentors, and aspiring professionals.
Organisers say the event is about more than conversation – it’s about building pathways for women to actively shape manufacturing’s next chapter.
The breakfast will showcase how diversity strengthens innovation and why the inclusion of women is essential for the continued growth of Queensland’s manufacturing sector.
What: Women in Manufacturing – Mackay Breakfast
When: Thursday, 18 September 2025, 7:00am – 9:30am
Where: Harrup Park, 89 Juliet Street, South Mackay QLD 4740
Cost: Free
Women in Manufacturing Breakfast Coming to Mackay
Women are driving change across the manufacturing sector, and a special Mackay event will put their achievements and future opportunities in the spotlight.
The Women in Manufacturing Breakfast will be held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 7.00am to 9.30am at Harrup Park, bringing together industry leaders, students, and community members for a morning of discussion and connection.
Guests can look forward to a dynamic panel discussion, with leaders and change champions sharing first-hand experiences of innovation and the vital role women play in shaping the industry’s future. An interactive Q&A session will give attendees the chance to explore challenges and opportunities more deeply, while networking opportunities will connect participants with peers, mentors, and aspiring professionals.
Organisers say the event is about more than conversation – it’s about building pathways for women to actively shape manufacturing’s next chapter.
The breakfast will showcase how diversity strengthens innovation and why the inclusion of women is essential for the continued growth of Queensland’s manufacturing sector.
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