The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology

Challenge to find clean energy opportunities

21 November 2019

Joint media release with Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan MP

Northern Rivers businesses, students and graduates put their fresh ideas to the test today, at the National Innovation Games in Lismore.

Reactor ready to charge Australia's battery future

21 November 2019

Joint media release with Victorian Senator David Van

The Morrison Government is helping power Australia’s role as a global leader in lithium battery manufacturing with $800,000 provided for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in regional Victoria.

South East Queensland food and grocery manufacturing booming

19 November 2019

The food and grocery manufacturing industry in South East Queensland generated more than $7.5 billion last year, a new economic snapshot has found.

$2.8M in grants to boost Aussie innovation

18 November 2019

Technology that brings WiFi to farms in mobile blackspots and smart ear tags which improve traceability of livestock are among a series of projects to receive support from the Morrison Government.

AI the next frontier to solving national challenges

15 November 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will build new industries and transform existing ones, unlock new jobs, and tackle national issues according to a new report released today by the Morrison Government.

Boosting support for small and family businesses

14 November 2019

Joint media release with the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash

The Morrison Government is making it easier for small and family businesses to find the services they need to grow, prosper and create new jobs, with a revamped and more user-focused business.gov.au website.

Connecting local researchers to global markets

13 November 2019

The Morrison Government is backing Australian small businesses and researchers to grow and create local jobs, with $1.6 million to connect them with global markets.

Unlocking ways to help Tasmanian businesses grow

12 November 2019

Tasmania’s best and brightest will today explore creative solutions to help local micro-businesses grow and create jobs, as part of the next National Innovation Games.

Research station to power agriculture into future

9 November 2019

Joint media release with Minister for Agriculture Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie and Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction and Member for Hume the Hon Angus Taylor MP

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO today opened its new $11.5 million agriculture research station in southern NSW, purpose-built to future proof the agriculture industry.

Masterclasses boost future industry skills

8 November 2019

Workers in the mining sector will be able to advance their skills in emerging technologies thanks to a new program launched today.