The Hon Karen Andrews MP

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology

Technological innovation boosts sheep industry

14 October 2019

Joint media release with Minister for Agriculture Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie

The value of the Australian sheep industry has grown by almost $3 billion and productivity has increased by 50 per cent over the past two decades, after the work of a Federal Government backed Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

Developing advanced capabilities for sustainable manufacturing

11 October 2019

Joint media release with the Minister for Education the Hon Dan Tehan and Senator David Van

New research will drive the adoption of environmentally friendly chemistry in Australian manufacturing that will lead to new products and processes with strong export potential.

New cutting edge research centre for meta-optics

11 October 2019

Joint media release with the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP and Senator the Hon Zed Seselja

Australian researchers will help turn science fiction into science fact by harnessing technology that will lead to ultra-fast, light-based WiFi and real-time holographic displays.

Hackers join search for missing people

11 October 2019

More than 300 hackers and investigators from across the country will today use their skills to try and find Australians who have gone missing.