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Driving automotive innovation through new grants
12 December 2019
The Morrison Government is investing further in the future of the Australian automotive industry with $4.5 million in grant funding for innovative new projects.
Mangoes going crypto in the NT with Liberal-Nationals Government partnership on blockchain technology
12 December 2019
Joint media release with Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews MP and Senator for the Northern Territory, Senator Sam McMahon
A project seeking to revolutionise the mango supply chain in northern Australia, through the use of blockchain technology is a step closer to delivering for the industry, after receiving an additional $100,000 of Federal Government investment to scale-up commercial on-farm trials.
Scaling up for the next generation of rocket technology
11 December 2019
A Gold Coast company that has already caught the attention of NASA has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with the Australian Space Agency.
CDU expansion secures NAIF conditional approval
11 December 2019
Joint media release with Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge MP, Minister for Education Dan Tehan MP, and Senator for the Northern Territory, Senator Sam McMahon
Charles Darwin University’s plan to build a CBD campus in Darwin is a step closer to reality, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) giving its funding proposal conditional approval.
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.
$300 million Darwin ship lift greenlighted by NAIF
10 December 2019
Joint media release with Senator for the Northern Territory, Senator Sam McMahon
$300 million will be delivered by the Liberal Nationals Government to help build a new ship lift facility and spark a business boom in Darwin, with Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan approving a loan through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
$74m NAIF loan finalised for Australian first fertiliser product creating regional jobs in WA
9 December 2019
Joint media release with Minister for Defence Industry and Member for Durack, Melissa Price MP
Australia’s first sulphate of potash operation has reached financial close thanks in part to a $74 million Federal Government loan. This project will create 210 new jobs.
EnergyQuest report highlights success of Coalition gas policy
5 December 2019
The latest report from the highly regarded energy commentator, EnergyQuest, has highlighted the success of Coalition policy in making more gas available for the east coast domestic market and placing downward pressure on gas prices.
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.