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While the Australian government has worked closely with small businesses to up-skill workers, it still has a long way to go in recognising and investing in vocations that will truly realise the potential of the nation\u2019s manufacturing industry. \u201cMy concern is, where is all of this skill and capability going to come from?\u201d asks Direct Edge chief executive, Diane Edgerton. \u201cDo we have to import it because we haven\u2019t up-skilled and we don\u2019t have the time to be able to get these capabilities in place before we\u2019re ready for it?\u201d In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Edgerton discusses the future of manufacturing in Australia, what it needs to flourish, and how she\u2019s working toward getting her own business the recognition it deserves on the national stage. You\u2019ll also hear about her experience working in a man\u2019s world and how relying on her instincts and life experience helped grow Direct Edge from a simple jobbing shop to an advanced manufacturing business that works across multiple industries in multiple capacities. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team. www.defenceconnect.com.au