Key insights from RSM’s manufacturing report
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 17, 2024
Notably, labour costs in Australia are high compared to other markets, with nominal manufacturing labour costs rising approximately 80 per cent in Australian dollar terms from 1997 to 2012, averaging 4 per cent per year. This high labour cost scenario indicates a disadvantage in producing uniform, labour-intensive goods domestically.
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