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Government releases first national resources plan in a generation
14 February 2019
Australia’s position as a global leader in the resources sector will be reinforced through the Coalition Government’s release of a National Resources Statement. The statement outlines how the government will attract investment, develop new resources and markets and share the benefits of success with more regional communities. This is the first such statement for more than 20 years.
Maximising Australia's critical minerals potential
13 February 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia
Lithium, cobalt, titanium and Australia’s other critical mineral resources will be the focus of the Liberal National Government’s latest industry funding round, opening today.
Nominations open for PM's Science Prize
6 February 2019
Joint media release with the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP
The quest to find Australia’s top scientists, innovators and science teachers is on again with nominations opening for this year’s Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
Canavan welcomes record resources export figure
5 February 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed confirmation Australian resources exports in 2018 set a new record of $248 billion.
WA to host international space technologies symposium
5 February 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Defence Industry
Western Australia will host a major space technologies symposium that will bring together internationally recognised academic, industry and Defence leaders to explore and shape the long-term vision for space technologies.
Non-compliance targeted in the building industry
5 February 2019
Key talks about non-compliance in Australia’s building industry will be held at this week’s Building Ministers’ Forum, chaired by the Australian Government, following a fire at the Spencer Street high-rise apartment building in Melbourne.
Funding announced for Northern Australia aquaculture plan
31 January 2019
Joint media release with the Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen MP
A $420,000 project funded by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition Government will develop a comprehensive vision to expand the aquaculture industry in Northern Australia.
Researchers and industry working together
25 January 2019
The Liberal National Government is creating significant new economic opportunities for Australians by strengthening the relationship between researchers and industry.
Millions for smart businesses to take the next step
23 January 2019
Sixteen small businesses across Australia will share in almost $10 million under the Liberal National Government’s Accelerating Commercialisation grants.
Helping start-ups take on the world
21 January 2019
The Liberal National Government is providing $2 million to help foster Australian start-ups in key sectors like agricultural technology, hardware development and advanced manufacturing.