Port Kembla steelworks
The Australian Industry Group's Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PM) rose 9.9 points to 51.5 in June following the largest ever monthly fall in April.
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But expansion was concentrated on the food and beverages sector after restrictions on cafes and restaurants eased and new orders were placed with food wholesale distributors.
Manufacturers who supply locally made metal products and building materials to the construction industry reported a sharp drop in new orders.
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