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WA project a crucial boost for critical minerals sector
15 July 2020
Joint media release with the Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry, and the Hon Michelle Landry MP, Assistant Minister for Northern Australia
The nation’s critical minerals sector will be boosted by a Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan to develop one of the world’s largest minerals sands project in Western Australia.
Science to mitigate bushfire smoke in winemaking among $25 million projects
14 July 2020
A project to future-proof Australia’s winemaking industry from the impact of bushfire smoke taint is one of 10 research initiatives to share in a $25 million funding injection from the Morrison Government.
NASA's GLOBE education program returns to Australia
14 July 2020
Students and teachers from across Australia will once again have the opportunity to participate in a NASA sponsored international science and education program.
Australian ingenuity solving real world problems
13 July 2020
A diagnostic tool to fight cancer and technology which protects businesses from flood losses are among a series of projects being backed by the Morrison Government to commercialise and grow.
Accelerating diabetes and cardiovascular disease research
13 July 2020
Joint media release with the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP
The Morrison Government is backing cutting-edge research into two of the most prominent health conditions that affect millions of Australians – diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
'Go Local First' national campaign to support small businesses
10 July 2020
A national campaign launched today will support the recovery of Australia’s small businesses by calling on all Australians to ‘Go Local First’.
Australia, Japan unite to grow space industries
9 July 2020
Australia’s long standing space cooperation with Japan has been strengthened with our two countries committing to build on our relationship to grow the space industry and create new jobs.
Government continues support for Maralinga
8 July 2020
The Government will invest $2.5 million to support Traditional Owner aspirations and ensure the ongoing health and safety of people and the environment at Maralinga, South Australia.
Driving automotive innovation in COVID-19 recovery
8 July 2020
The Morrison Government is continuing to drive the Australian automotive industry forward, with support for businesses to take their innovative products and designs to the next level.
Government support for new electric vehicle-to-grid technology trial
8 July 2020
Joint media release with Senator for the Australian Capital Territory the Hon Zed Seselja
The Morrison Government is continuing to support new technology that will help the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) by Australian motorists.