Govt plans 'significant changes' to manufacturing, but R&D cuts won't be reversed

Katie Burgess
Updated May 21 2020 - 9:07am, first published 4:30am
Industry Minister Karen Andrews applies hand sanitiser at the National Press Club on Wednesday. Ms Andrews said there were better ways to support the manufacturing industry than "throwing money" at research and development. Picture: AAP Images
Industry Minister Karen Andrews applies hand sanitiser at the National Press Club on Wednesday. Ms Andrews said there were better ways to support the manufacturing industry than "throwing money" at research and development. Picture: AAP Images

Industry Minister Karen Andrews has signalled the Morrison government will not back down on planned cuts to research and development incentives, despite promises to help jumpstart Australia's domestic manufacturing industry.

Katie Burgess

Katie Burgess

Federal politics reporter

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