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The Hon Karen Andrews MP
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
The Hon Karen Andrews MP was sworn in as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology on 28 August 2018.
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Australia secures onshore manufacturing agreements for two COVID-19 vaccines
7 September 2020
Joint media release with the Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP, and the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP
A free COVID-19 vaccine will be available progressively throughout 2021 in Australia, if promising trials prove successful, following a $1.7 billion supply and production agreement between the Australian Government and pharmaceutical companies.
Second round of public consultations launched on Geographic Indicators
4 September 2020
The Morrison Government is seeking the views of Australian producers, businesses and consumers on a possible future Geographical Indications framework, as negotiations progress with the European Union (EU) to secure an ambitious and comprehensive free trade agreement.
New two-year term for Women in STEM Ambassador
4 September 2020
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith will continue her important work as the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador for an additional two years.