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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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Big boost for Qld critical minerals project
11 December 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Senator the Hon Matt Canavan and Senator for Queensland the Hon Susan McDonald
The Morrison Government is positioning Australia as a key global player in critical minerals, granting Major Project Status to a project in regional Queensland that is expected to create hundreds of local jobs.
Morrison government better targeting the Research and Development Tax Incentive
5 December 2019
Joint media release with the Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP
The Morrison Government has today reintroduced legislation to better target the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) and to ensure its ongoing sustainability.
Space Agency links up with global satellite company
3 December 2019
The Australian Space Agency has signed an agreement with space and defence giant, Thales, further strengthening Australia’s international space connections to create new local jobs.
Making Australia an international leader in medicinal cannabis
2 December 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Morrison Government is maximising the economic potential of Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, with Major Project Status granted for the development of new facilities in South East Queensland and regional Victoria.