From the Industry
Published 09-07-2019

INDUSTRY UPDATE PERSPECTIVES

03-07-2019
Garry Grant

In the first of a new series, we asked three diverse industry figures for their perspectives on some of the hot topics facing Australian manufacturers.

Matthew Kelly, Head of Manufacturing & Wholesale at St.George Bank, John Leadbetter, Managing Director of VEGA Australia, and Garry Grant, Managing Director of Hydro Innovations, share their views on Australian company taxes, energy prices and the challenges of competing against low-cost imports.

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