The Australian federal government has passed laws granting tax breaks to mining and manufacturing companies, with a focus on hydrogen production and critical minerals processing. These incentives, including a $2 per kilogram tax incentive for renewable hydrogen and 10% of processing costs for critical minerals, aim to spur industrial growth and diversification. Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres highlighted the potential for private investment and reindustrialization of regions with billions of dollars in spending. The legislation is part of the government's $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia manufacturing policy, targeting clean energy projects and job creation for decarbonisation. The Greens supported the bill after an amendment excluding tax incentives for uranium mining. Industry bodies like the Business Council of Australia praised the measures for enhancing manufacturing competitiveness and providing investment certainty. ACTU president Michele O'Neil and AWU national secretary Paul Farrow lauded the tax breaks for their job creation potential and for unlocking Australia's manufacturing capabilities. Overall, the sentiment towards these tax breaks is positive, with stakeholders optimistic about their role in boosting Australia's industrial growth and clean energy transition.