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Satellite positioning to bring more than $6 billion to economy
12 August 2019
A national trial of world-first satellite positioning technology has proven it could deliver more than $6 billion to the Australian economy over the next 30 years.
Collaborations develop new technologies
9 August 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Northern Australia and Resources, the Hon Matt Canavan MP
The Morrison Government is backing Australian industry to create the jobs of the future by providing over $30 million to support the development of new technologies, including our critical minerals potential.
Spotlight on STEM for National Science Week
9 August 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP
Australians from all walks of life are invited to celebrate all things science and technology at more than 1,900 registered events across the country for National Science Week.
Backing smart energy resources projects
8 August 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator the Hon Matt Canavan
The Morrison Government is backing the next generation of Australian technology pioneers by locking in $2 million to help deliver the future of energy resources innovation.
World leading CO2 injection project starts operations
8 August 2019
The world’s largest greenhouse gas mitigation project undertaken by the LNG industry has started on Barrow Island, Western Australia.
Government makes Global Talent program permanent to attract the world’s best and brightest
8 August 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon David Coleman MP
Australian businesses and start-ups will have streamlined access to the best and brightest talent from around the world with the continuation of the Global Talent - Employer Sponsored program (GTES), formerly the Global Talent Scheme.
New data sheds light on groundwater in the Upper Burdekin
8 August 2019
Joint media release with LNP Senator for Queensland, Senator Susan McDonald
Fresh new elevation data relating to groundwater resources in the Upper Burdekin is set to benefit north Queensland’s farmers, businesses and communities.
Key resource exports continue growth in 2019
7 August 2019
Australia’s exports of iron ore, coal and LNG have grown for six months straight, with ABS figures released this week showing the value of our resources and energy exports reached $142.5 billion from January to June.
Government acts to deliver affordable, reliable gas
6 August 2019
Joint media release with the Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, the Hon Angus Taylor MP
The Liberal-National Government will help secure gas supplies, put downward pressure on prices and encourage new investment in gas supplies. The measures we announce today will help to protect Australian industry and jobs.
NAIF loan on the way for James Cook University
6 August 2019
Joint media release with the Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson MP
Construction on an Australian Government funded project in Townsville which will attract top students and help build a workforce to drive the future prosperity of North Queensland is another step closer to starting.