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Businesses ready to test AI ethics principles
7 November 2019
Some of the biggest businesses in Australia will trial a series of eight principles around artificial intelligence, developed as part of the Morrison Government’s AI Ethics Framework.
Global Talent program open for business
4 November 2019
Joint media release with Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs the Hon David Coleman MP
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman today launched the Global Talent - Independent Program, a major new initiative in Australia’s immigration strategy.
Funding to take Gippsland start-ups global
4 November 2019
Joint media release with Member for Gippsland the Hon Darren Chester MP
Gippsland start-ups will have new opportunities to grow and expand into global markets thanks to Federal Government funding.
Funding to help Tasmanian start-ups become export ready
4 November 2019
Joint media release with Member for Bass Bridget Archer MP
The Morrison Government is creating new regional opportunities providing $463,100 for the delivery of the Seedlab Tasmania project, an incubator focused on helping start-ups in the food, drink and agri-food/tourism sectors to become export ready.
More energy investment for Tasmania: Thunderbolt Hydro Power Station
31 October 2019
Joint media release with The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Senator the Hon Eric Abetz and Senator Claire Chandler.'Tasmania continues to be a leader in clean energy with the Thunderbolt Hydro Power Station in Tasmania's Central Highlands officially open for business.
Remarks at the opening of the Thunderbolt Power Station, Ouse, Tasmania
31 October 2019
The Minister talks about hydro projects at the opening of the Thunderbolt Power Station in Tasmania.
$1 billion boost for power reliability
30 October 2019
Power reliability will get a $1 billion boost as part of the Liberal National Government's plan to ensure Australian households, businesses and industries get a fair deal on energy.
The Liberal National Government will establish a $1 billion Grid Reliability Fund to support Government investment in new energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructure, including eligible projects shortlisted under the Underwriting New Generation Investments (UNGI) program.
Interview with Leon Byner, FiveAA, Adelaide
30 October 2019
Interview discussing electricity supply and gas availability.
STEM brings politicians back to school
30 October 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Education the Hon Dan Tehan MP
Children in schools from Broome to Batehaven will today be inspired by world class scientists, as federal parliamentarians bring them to the classroom as part of CSIRO’s STEM in Schools program.
Loop™ initiative a model for recycling
29 October 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Environment the Hon Sussan Ley MP
The Morrison Government has welcomed a new partnership between Woolworths and recycling company TerraCycle, as we look to grow the waste recycling industry in Australia.