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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why QLD is the surprising new battleground for Australia’s manufacturing future

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While rising costs and overseas competition squeeze traditional family businesses out of the market, a high-tech revolution is quietly taking hold across the Sunshine State. Discover how automation and "Industry 4.0" are being used to protect local jobs and ensure Australia never becomes dangerously dependent on global supply chains again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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