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Space agreements boost international collaboration
23 October 2019
The Morrison Government is continuing to develop opportunities for Australian businesses to create jobs in the space sector, with the Australian Space Agency signing agreements with three international space agencies and a major industry player.
New centre accelerates manufacturing innovation
21 October 2019
CSIRO has opened a new state-of-the-art, collaborative centre which will improve chemical processes and drive innovation in Australian manufacturing businesses.
Blue economy CRC hits first milestone
21 October 2019
Joint media release with Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam, and Tasmanian Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Energy, and Resources, Guy Barnett MP
A major new research project in Tasmania which will grow Australia’s seafood, energy and marine industries and create new jobs has reached an important first milestone.
US visit to boost space connections
20 October 2019
Growing opportunities for Australian businesses in the space industry, as well as our emerging technologies and industries, will be the focus of a week-long ministerial visit to the United States.
Government backs next gen power project for Pilbara mining project
18 October 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor MP and Western Australia Senator Dean Smith
A new energy project in the Pilbara that will create up to 200 jobs, generate more than $220 million in public benefits, increase productivity and deliver reliable power and reduce emissions is a step closer with the backing of the Liberal National Government.
New Adani business centre and rail contract a boon for Central Queensland
18 October 2019
Joint media release with Federal Member for Capricornia and Assistant Minister for Children and Families Michelle Landry MP
A new Rockhampton based business centre and rail contract announced by Adani Mining today is excellent news for Central Queensland that will lead to further, needed economic activity and job opportunities in the region.
Funding to help tackle killer diseases
18 October 2019
Joint media release with Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Morrison Government is backing start-ups dedicated to fighting disease, with funding under the Government’s Incubator Support initiative.
Prime Minister's Prizes recognise excellence in science
17 October 2019
Joint media release with the Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP
A pioneering mathematician has received the top award at the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, receiving $250,000 in prize money.
Space grants rocket industry ahead
17 October 2019
The Morrison Government is backing Australian space businesses to grow the economy and create new jobs, opening its $15 million program to help the local industry take on international space opportunities.
20 years of rocking geoscience education
14 October 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan today celebrated the 20-year anniversary of Geoscience Australia’s popular Education Centre.