The nation's manufacturing activity increased in July as a result of strong consumer spending, high employment rates and a healthy construction industry, The Australian reports.
The Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) – which is recorded by the Australian Industry Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian – increased 4.3 points in July to 57.4 points.
All states enjoyed an expansion in manufacturing production with Queensland, Western Australian and Tasmania reporting the strongest growth over the last month.
Experts say food and beverages, clothing and footwear, construction materials, chemicals, petroleum and coal sectors all look set for continued growth.
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