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NSW space sector to be boosted
21 March 2019
Joint media release with NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Water, and Trade and Industry, The Hon Niall Blair MLC
The New South Wales space sector is being boosted with the development of new space manufacturing capability and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Australian Space Agency and Berejiklian Government.
Funding backs life-changing projects
21 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Health
Three promising new treatments – one for cystic fibrosis, the second offering relief for women who have survived cancer, and the third to treat fibrosis – have been selected for commercial development assistance through a venture capital fund backed by the Liberal National Government.
Institute helps to propel Australia into space
20 March 2019
Australia has taken another important step in building its space capabilities with the establishment of a new research facility at the University of Southern Queensland.
Supporting exports and jobs in Southern Queensland
20 March 2019
Joint media release with the Federal Member for Groom, The Hon Dr John McVeigh MP
Funding from the Morrison Government will see a Toowoomba export hub help small and medium businesses better access international markets.
Satellite technology boosts the future of farming
19 March 2019
Joint media release with the Member for Flynn, Ken O'Dowd MP and Senator for Queensland, Amanda Stoker
Ground-breaking satellite positioning technology tested near Emerald in Central Queensland could boost profits on farms across Australia, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
World's largest airborne electromagnetic survey reveals more mineral potential in the north
19 March 2019
Potential new mineral and groundwater resources in the Northern Territory and Queensland have been revealed by results of the world’s largest airborne electromagnetic survey, released today.
Experience and fresh faces on NOPSEMA board
19 March 2019
Experienced oil and gas industry executive Ken Fitzpatrick has been reappointed as a member to the Advisory Board of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) until March 2022.
Advancing Australia's blockchain industry
18 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
The development of a national blockchain roadmap and $100,000 of funding from the Morrison Government will help position Australia’s burgeoning blockchain industry to become a global leader.
Australia's space industry rockets ahead
18 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population
The Morrison Government is strengthening Australia’s space sector with $12 million dollars in new funding initiatives announced today.
Export hub to help businesses make mark overseas
13 March 2019
A Melbourne export hub will help small and medium businesses better access international markets due to funding from the Morrison Government.