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Marion Rae

Battery economy: From 'dig-and-ship' to 'mine-and-make'

Australia could become a world leader in battery production, rather than simply importing. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia could have a strong battery manufacturing industry because of the sheer scale of demand, but not without taxpayer subsidies and only in niche areas, experts say.

Research to be launched at Parliament House on Friday recommends targeting the electricity grid's needs and heavy vehicle batteries used in buses, mine haul trucks and on farms.

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