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Productivity Commission to review resources sector regulation
5 August 2019
Joint media release with the Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg and the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Hon Ben Morton
Streamlining regulation in the resources sector will be the focus of a 12-month review by the Productivity Commission.
Strengthening Australia's tech future
2 August 2019
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews will host two technology industry roundtables over the next week to boost collaboration and tackle the global challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
2019 offshore petroleum exploration acreage release announced
31 July 2019
The Australian Government today announced the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release, comprising 64 areas, the largest since 2000. More than 120,000 square kilometres of acreage will be released for a single round of work program bidding.
Working together to grow manufacturing
31 July 2019
The Morrison Government is continuing to back in Australian manufacturing, with a roundtable looking at further ways to grow the economy and create jobs.
Supporting collaborative research with India
29 July 2019
Cutting-edge research on drought tolerant chickpeas is among the projects receiving Government funding through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF).
Innovation powering service delivery excellence
26 July 2019
Two projects designed to help domestic violence victims to flee are among 15 innovative small business ideas to share in funding from the Morrison Government.
Australia's leading women in tech finalists announced
24 July 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham
Eleven of Australia’s top female tech founders will be given the opportunity to pitch their ideas to global industry leaders, partners and investors, as part of the Morrison Government’s Australian Women in Tech Pitch event.
Funding for a stronger economy
23 July 2019
The Morrison Government is backing the manufacturing, cyber security and food and ag-tech sectors, with funding for projects which help start-ups get off the ground.
Landmark pilot hydrogen project underway
19 July 2019
Joint release with Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.
Construction has started on a half-billion dollar pilot hydrogen project which has the potential to create $2 billion in exports for Australia.
NSW cyber security node open for business
17 July 2019
Joint media release with the NSW Minister for Finance and Small Business, the Hon Damien Tudehope MLC
The Morrison and Berejiklian Governments are continuing to invest in cyber security, with the launch of a new hub to drive innovation and economic growth in the sector.