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Seeking feedback on ethics of artificial intelligence
5 April 2019
For Australia to realise the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) it’s important to embed our values in technology, and have trust in what businesses and government are developing in this space.
Boosting science partnerships in the Asia-Pacific
5 April 2019
Tackling serious diseases, like tuberculosis and malaria, will be the focus of funding from the Coalition Government for Australian-led research projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
Backing the complementary healthcare industry
5 April 2019
The Coalition Government will support continued access to the ‘Australian Made’ logo for the Australian complementary healthcare industry after a recent review of consumer law changes and Country of Origin labelling.
Appointments to NAIF board
4 April 2019
Two new appointments to the board of the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) have been announced by Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan.
More than $12 billion earmarked for Northern Australia
4 April 2019
Families, businesses and communities across Northern Australia will benefit from spending of more than $12 billion the Liberal-Nationals Government has earmarked for the region.
Maximising medical research and exports
4 April 2019
Joint media release with the Federal Member for Groom, the Hon Dr John McVeigh MP
The Morrison Government has granted Major Project Status to Asterion (Australia) Pty Ltd to develop and establish one of the world’s largest, fully automated, purpose-built glasshouses for cultivation and processing of medicinal cannabis.
Budget 2019-20 - Further boost for Australian jobs and the economy
2 April 2019
The 2019-20 Budget demonstrates the Morrison Government’s commitment to new industries and skills, while also ensuring we support traditional Australian industries and jobs, to further strengthen our economy.
Vision for gender equity in Australia
30 March 2019
The Morrison Government is investing $3.4 million to improve science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) equity in Australia and boost the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.
National security and relationships key to coexistence in Woomera prohibited area
29 March 2019
Joint media release with the Assistant Minister for Defence
The Government has today released the report of a review by Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM into coexistence arrangements in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA), South Australia. The Government supports the findings and recommendations of the review and thanks Dr de Brouwer for his important work in preparing this report.
Resources and energy commodity exports surge again
29 March 2019
Australia’s resource and energy export earnings are expected to reach a record high of $278 billion in 2018–19 - an increase of more than $50 billion in value on 2017–18 figures.