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Helping Australia's small businesses go digital

18 December 2018

Helping Australia’s small businesses save time and money by going digital will be the focus of a new independent body established by the Liberal National Government.

Tasmanian Testlab to boost business

18 December 2018

Tasmania's small and medium-sized businesses will be better placed to capitalise on the fourth industrial revolution through funding allocated in this week's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) statement.

Australian businesses sign on to Global Talent Scheme

17 December 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs

Australian businesses wanting to attract the best and brightest minds from across the globe have been given a boost, thanks to a new Liberal-National Government visa pilot.

Inaugural COAG Resources meeting to focus on collaboration, investment and jobs

17 December 2018

Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matthew Canavan will meet with counterpart State and Territory Ministers at tomorrow’s Resources Ministers Meeting as part of the COAG Energy Council in Adelaide.

New members appointed to National Science and Technology Advisory Council

17 December 2018

Six of the nation’s most prominent scientists, including a Nobel Prize winner, have been appointed as board members of Australia’s peak science advisory body.

Empowering small and family businesses

17 December 2018

Australia’s small businesses will be given access to support and advice from some of the nation’s best business minds, under a new advisory group announced today by the Liberal National Government.

More support to inspire curious minds in STEM

14 December 2018

Joint media release with the Minister for Education

More than 60 school girls will be supported in their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as part of the Curious Minds program beginning this week.

Grants support dynamic duo of innovation

14 December 2018

A business incubator helping start-ups fast track new products to the global market and another that works in the clean energy sector are the latest to receive funding from the Liberal National Government’s Incubator Support initiative.

Backing Queensland’s bait prawn industry

14 December 2018

Joint media release with the Prime Minister

The Liberal National Government is supporting jobs in the Queensland bait prawn industry as it works to recover from an outbreak of white spot syndrome virus.

CSIRO to manage European Space Agency's ground station in WA

14 December 2018

The Liberal National Government welcomes the selection of Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, to provide maintenance and operational support for the deep space tracking station at New Norcia in Western Australia.

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Applications open for up to $4 million in community grants for Barndioota and Kimba Communities

Applications open today for two community benefit packages worth up to $2 million each for the Barndioota and Kimba regions of South Australia.

Consultations start on the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism

The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Matt Canavan, has today given formal notice to liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers that he intends to consider whether 2018 will be a gas shortfall year under the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM).

Works start on critical Kennedy Developmental Road upgrade

Works officially kicked off today on the $53.32 million Kennedy Developmental Road (Hann Highway) upgrades between Mount Garnet and Hughenden, with the project set to deliver a more reliable freight and tourist route for North Queensland along with jobs in local communities.

More pulling power for the north

The voice of Northern Australia has been further strengthened, with the first meeting today of the Northern Australia Advisory Council in Townsville.

$26 million to fast track new east coast gas projects

The Australian Government will begin working with the States and Territories that are prepared to develop their own gas resources through the new $26 million Gas Acceleration Program (GAP) to fast track new gas to the east coast market.