The automotive manufacturing industry is one of Australia’s major manufacturing sectors. It is a strategically important part of the Australian economy in terms of the investment, jobs, skills, research and development, innovation and exports it generates.
The Department provides advice to the Australian Government on a range of issues related to the automotive industry and implements the Government's A New Car Plan for a Greener Future.
The following information about the automotive industry is available on this site:
A New Car Plan for a Greener Future
Under A New Car Plan for a Greener Future, the Government is providing assistance to help the automotive industry to prepare for a low carbon future and to make the industry indispensable to global markets and supply chains.
Automotive Industry Policy
A New Car Plan for a Greener Future is helping the industry adjust to a more open trade environment and shift to producing vehicles and components with lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Outlook for the Automotive Manufacturing Industry Fact Sheet
An overview of the Australian automotive industry including emerging opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
Key Automotive Statistics
Key Automotive Statistics is an annual publication that provides a comprehensive statistical overview of the Australian automotive industry, including information on the Australian vehicle market, automotive production, automotive trade, employment and productivity, vehicle affordability, industry profitability, and investment and R&D.
This section also includes an automotive industry data card that provides up-to-date key automotive data. It is published twice a year.
Automotive Industry Innovation Council
The Automotive Industry Innovation Council acts as an advisory body to the Minister and as an innovation advocate for the industry. The Council considers industry innovation challenges like climate change, sustainability and industry competitiveness as well as other issues.