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Setting the agenda for Australia's tech future
19 December 2018
A new Government strategy will help develop the nation’s digital skills, outline how businesses can save time and money and deliver better services for consumers, ensuring every Australian can share in the benefits of technology.
Inaugural COAG Resources meeting agrees on collaboration, investment and jobs
18 December 2018
For the first time, a dedicated meeting of Resources Ministers from around the nation has met to discuss the outlook for the Australian resources sector and how to realise its future potential.
Helping Australia's small businesses go digital
18 December 2018
Helping Australia’s small businesses save time and money by going digital will be the focus of a new independent body established by the Liberal National Government.
Tasmanian Testlab to boost business
18 December 2018
Tasmania's small and medium-sized businesses will be better placed to capitalise on the fourth industrial revolution through funding allocated in this week's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) statement.
Australian businesses sign on to Global Talent Scheme
17 December 2018
Joint media release with the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
Australian businesses wanting to attract the best and brightest minds from across the globe have been given a boost, thanks to a new Liberal-National Government visa pilot.
Inaugural COAG Resources meeting to focus on collaboration, investment and jobs
17 December 2018
Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matthew Canavan will meet with counterpart State and Territory Ministers at tomorrow’s Resources Ministers Meeting as part of the COAG Energy Council in Adelaide.
New members appointed to National Science and Technology Advisory Council
17 December 2018
Six of the nation’s most prominent scientists, including a Nobel Prize winner, have been appointed as board members of Australia’s peak science advisory body.
Empowering small and family businesses
17 December 2018
Australia’s small businesses will be given access to support and advice from some of the nation’s best business minds, under a new advisory group announced today by the Liberal National Government.
More support to inspire curious minds in STEM
14 December 2018
Joint media release with the Minister for Education
More than 60 school girls will be supported in their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as part of the Curious Minds program beginning this week.
Grants support dynamic duo of innovation
14 December 2018
A business incubator helping start-ups fast track new products to the global market and another that works in the clean energy sector are the latest to receive funding from the Liberal National Government’s Incubator Support initiative.