From the Minister for Manufacturing,Exports and Trade

The Hon Richard Dalla-Riva MLC

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Minister furthers trade links with South Korea

Saturday, 12 May 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today welcomed a Victorian delegation of more than 50 companies to the Australian pavilion at the Yeosu Expo 2012 in South Korea as part of a Victorian Government Trade Mission.

New Gyprock facility secures manufacturing jobs and boosts construction industry

Wednesday, 09 May 2012

Premier Ted Baillieu and Minister for Manufacturing Richard Dalla-Riva today joined CSR Managing Director Rob Sindel and company employees to officially open CSR's new $160 million Gyprock plant at Yarraville.

New high-tech manufacturing plant for Ballarat company

Friday, 04 May 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today officially launched a new $3.5 million automatic hot moulding press at the FMP Australia plant in Ballarat.

Manufacturing awards recognise local success

Friday, 04 May 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade, Richard Dalla-Riva, last night announced the winners of the 2012 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards at a ceremony that brought together more than 800 industry leaders.

$58 million for high performance manufacturing

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

New productivity networks, support for new technology and innovation and specialist advice and services for Victorian manufacturers will be the key focus of $58 million in funding over four years in the 2012-13 Victorian Budget.

Victorian company to provide new combat armour

Friday, 20 Apr 2012

Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Minister, Richard Dalla-Riva today announced that the Victorian Coalition Government will support Australian Defence Apparel Pty Ltd (ADA) in Bendigo to manufacture new combat body armour that will potentially be...

Victoria welcomes new Holden deal with China

Monday, 16 Apr 2012

The Victorian Government today welcomed an historic agreement between Holden and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) to develop new vehicles for the expanding Chinese market.

Global R&D giant to establish cyber security centre in Victoria

Sunday, 15 Apr 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today announced that Victoria has secured the establishment of a regional cyber security research and development (R&D) centre by global R&D company Science Applications...

Wodonga chosen as international base

Friday, 30 Mar 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today welcomed the decision by leading US-headquartered engineering supplier Parker Hannifin to consolidate its Australia-New Zealand operations in Wodonga, creating 40 new local...

Kilsyth firm adds $16 million to Victorian exports

Thursday, 22 Mar 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today officially opened a new assembly line at leading digital television and radio manufacturer, Radio Frequency Systems, at Kilsyth.

Coalition Government investment for Victoria’s automotive manufacturing sector

Thursday, 22 Mar 2012

The Commonwealth, Victorian and South Australian Governments have announced a $275 million co-investment support package for GM Holden.

Grand Prix week secures auto manufacturing deals

Sunday, 18 Mar 2012

Two leading Victorian automotive components suppliers have secured exports deals worth $50 million with the Malaysian car manufacturer, Proton.

Manufacturing Unions: meek apologists for Labor’s bad decisions

Friday, 16 Mar 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva today rebuked the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union for grandstanding over local content and jobs in manufacturing.

Australian automotive week to increase international opportunities for Victorian industry

Thursday, 15 Mar 2012

Australian Automotive Week is being staged this year for the first time in the lead-up to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, providing Victoria's automotive sector with a valuable opportunity to demonstrate to global industry leaders the state's...

Victoria backs first all-terrain vehicle to be made in Australia

Thursday, 08 Mar 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government has launched the first all-terrain vehicle to be made in Australia, reaffirming Victoria as the heartland of the nation's advanced automotive manufacturing.

Victorian environmental solutions firm cements project with major Indian business

Friday, 02 Mar 2012

Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva and Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips today announced that Victorian environmental solutions firm OTEK Australia has won a contract with one of India's largest...

India’s sweet tooth to enjoy iconic Victorian chocolates

Saturday, 25 Feb 2012

Indian fine-food lovers will soon have many more opportunities to enjoy premium Victorian chocolate.

Victoria’s automotive excellence on show in India

Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Victoria's specialist capabilities in automotive design, engineering materials applications and manufacturing have much to offer India's automotive industry, Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva said today.

Victorians get connected in India

Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

The Victorian Connection, a new Victorian Government initiative to develop investment and trade opportunities in global markets, was launched today in India by the Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Richard Dalla-Riva.

Labor’s betrayal of defence workers in Bendigo

Thursday, 02 Feb 2012

The Victorian Government is deeply disappointed that Thales has been forced to announce a redundancy program at their Bendigo facility.