Willcox To Host Manufacturing Roadshow

Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, is calling on local manufacturing businesses to join a Manufacturing Roadshow on 30 April 2026. The event, held at the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE), aims to bridge the gap between Mackay’s industrial engine room and the decision-makers in Canberra.

"The COVID-19 pandemic provided a harsh lesson that Australia must be reliant on itself rather than imports. Our sovereign capability and domestic manufacturing are now more important than ever," Mr Willcox said.  

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"We need progress over ideology to ensure we are paving a future for the next generation, and that begins by protecting the businesses that keep our country moving."

The roadshow will address the practical barriers facing local hubs, including rising energy costs,  cheap imported components, workforce shortages, and excessive regulatory red tape.

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Mr Willcox said that by unleashing our own energy resources and cutting through the green tape, we can restore our national self-sustainability and ensure that our local manufacturing industry remains the backbone of a sovereign nation.

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"If we want a prosperous and secure Australia, we must prioritise domestic production and unleash our own energy resources,” Mr Willcox said.

The session runs from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and it offers businesses a platform to present their unique challenges.  

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Local manufacturers are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible to secure a place in this vital policy discussion.

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RSVP’s can be emailed to: Andrew.Willcox.MP@aph.gov.au.

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