Steel´s Central Role In The Sovereign Capability Debate 

InfraBuild has issued a rallying call to the steel industry and related sectors to support manufacturing in Australia. “We don’t just produce steel, we build futures. Every tonne of steel made here supports Australian jobs, fuels innovation and reinforces our sovereign capability. It’s not just about business, it’s about national resilience,” said InfraBuild´s CEO, Francisco Irazusta, in a statement released on October 29. InfraBuild is Australia´s largest long products manufacturer, and the country´s second-largest metals recycler. It employs more than 4,600 people nationwide. “From infrastructure to housing, defence to renewables, our ability to deliver depends on a strong, self-reliant industrial base. We must protect and grow this capability, not just for today’s economy, but for generations to come,” Mr Irazusta added. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, manufacturing accounted for 14% of Australia´s GDP in the late 1970s,.