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NSW space sector to be boosted
21 March 2019
Joint media release with NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Water, and Trade and Industry, The Hon Niall Blair MLC
The New South Wales space sector is being boosted with the development of new space manufacturing capability and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian Space Agency and Berejiklian Government.
Funding backs life-changing projects
21 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Health
Three promising new treatments – one for cystic fibrosis, the second offering relief for women who have survived cancer, and the third to treat fibrosis – have been selected for commercial development assistance through a venture capital fund backed by the Liberal National Government.
Institute helps to propel Australia into space
20 March 2019
Australia has taken another important step in building its space capabilities with the establishment of a new research facility at the University of Southern Queensland.
Supporting exports and jobs in Southern Queensland
20 March 2019
Joint media release with the Federal Member for Groom, The Hon Dr John McVeigh MP
Funding from the Morrison Government will see a Toowoomba export hub help small and medium businesses better access international markets.
Advancing Australia's blockchain industry
18 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
The development of a national blockchain roadmap and $100,000 of funding from the Morrison Government will help position Australia’s burgeoning blockchain industry to become a global leader.
Australia's space industry rockets ahead
18 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population
The Morrison Government is strengthening Australia’s space sector with $12 million dollars in new funding initiatives announced today.
Export hub to help businesses make mark overseas
13 March 2019
A Melbourne export hub will help small and medium businesses better access international markets due to funding from the Morrison Government.
Australia's commitment to world's largest telescope
13 March 2019
Australia has joined six other nations in signing an international treaty committing to the construction of the world’s largest science facility - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
Space Agency and ACT sign pivotal agreement
12 March 2019
The Australian Space Agency and ACT Government have set a trajectory to further drive the growth of Australia’s space sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today.
CSIRO’s Data61 launches new robotics research facility
12 March 2019
Australia’s robotics research capabilities will receive a boost with CSIRO’S Data61 unveiling a new Robotics Innovation Centre in Brisbane.