This article comments on the Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement of the multibillion-dollar ‘Modern Manufacturing Initiative’ yesterday.

“The Morrison government’s timing is spot on. We must beat COVID first and get the nation open. But as we do that, we need to get ready for the post-COVID world. Being ready means we have a strong economy because that’s the basis for our national security. This announcement, when combined with others like those on banking and foreign investment, provides that essential platform for our future security and resilience.”