Demographics Decoded - Unveiling the trends shaping your future20 Mai 2025

The truth about Australian manufacturing will surprise you!

Most Australians believe that manufacturing in Australia is dead, but after today's show you will realise manufacturing isn't just surviving, it's entering a new year of growth and innovation.

In today's show Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the evolving landscape of Australian manufacturing and debunk the myth that it is dead.

We explore the current state of the industry, the impact of automation and technology, and the importance of government support and energy policy.

The conversation also touches on regional development, housing solutions, and emerging trends that could shape the future of manufacturing in Australia.

Takeaways

· Manufacturing in Australia is not dead; it's evolving.

· The workforce in manufacturing is still significant, despite a decline in percentage.

· Automation and technology are reshaping manufacturing jobs.

· Energy policy is crucial for the future of manufacturing.

· There are opportunities for high-tech and value-added manufacturing.

· Regional development can alleviate housing challenges.

· Government support is needed to make energy cheaper.

· The pandemic highlighted the need for local manufacturing of essential goods.

· Emerging trends include pharmaceuticals and biotech manufacturing.

· Consumer demands are driving changes in manufacturing practices.

Chapters

00:10 The State of Australian Manufacturing

03:16 Shifts in Workforce Dynamics

05:55 Global Trade and Manufacturing Efficiency

09:09 The Future of Manufacturing Jobs

12:15 Value-Added Manufacturing Opportunities

15:01 High-Tech Manufacturing and Innovation

18:03 Sustainability in Manufacturing

21:17 Regional Manufacturing Potential

23:59 Government's Role in Manufacturing

Links and Resources: 

About Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers.

He ranks as one of the world's Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can't get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels.

Click here for a media enquiry or if you would like to book Simon Kuestenmacher for a speaking engagement. His presentations and quirky observations are enjoyed by audiences from the financial services, property, government, education, technology, retail and professional services industries, among others.

About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney- founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders.

While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia's leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.

Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.

Follow Michael on Linked In or Instagram

Are you interested in property investment - let the team at Metropole build you a Strategic Property Plan to help give you clarity, direction and wealth-producing results.

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(97)

The immigration debate Australia is getting wrong

Migration has become one of the most emotional and divisive topics in Australia. And that's understandable. Many Australians are struggling with higher rents, housing shortages, congestion, pr...

30 Jun 34min

Do Australians really want more affordable housing?

Housing affordability is one of the biggest issues in Australia today, but I'm not sure we're all talking about the same thing when we use that phrase. For some people, affordability means lower hou...

23 Jun 34min

Halving Income Tax: Is It Actually Possible? The Demographics Say Yes

Picture Budget night in Canberra. Every minister walks through the Treasurer's door with a worthy cause and an outstretched hand. Defence wants submarines. Health wants hospitals. Aged care wants m...

16 Jun 27min

Australia's Missing Trillions: Why the Lucky Country Needs a Plan

Australia has been extraordinarily fortunate. We have iron ore, coal, gas, lithium, critical minerals, agricultural capacity, world-class cities, proximity to Asia and a political system that, for a...

9 Jun 29min

Why Every Age Group Will Face a Different Money Problem in the 2030s

Australia loves a good generational argument. Boomers had it easy. Millennials can't get ahead. Gen X has been forgotten. Gen Z has been handed the worst starting point. But what if that whole deb...

2 Jun 33min

Gen Z – The Generation That Will Redefine Work, Wealth and Property

Gen Z - they've never known a world without smartphones. They grew up through a pandemic. And they're entering adulthood at a time when housing feels further out of reach than ever. But here's...

27 Mai 32min

Millennials – The Generation Reshaping Work, Wealth and Property

Millennials - they've been called entitled, they've been called unlucky. And depending on who you listen to, they're either the problem… or the future. But here's what's really happening. M...

20 Mai 34min

No One's Talking About Generation X But They Control the Property Market

Gen X- they're not the loudest generation. They're not the biggest. And they're rarely the centre of attention. But right now, Generation X is sitting in the most influential position in our econo...

12 Mai 31min