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South East Queensland food and grocery manufacturing booming
19 November 2019
The food and grocery manufacturing industry in South East Queensland generated more than $7.5 billion last year, a new economic snapshot has found.
Australia, US partnership on critical minerals formalised
19 November 2019
Australia and the United States have formalised their partnership on developing both nations’ critical mineral assets, with a project agreement signed today by Geoscience Australia and the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
$2.8M in grants to boost Aussie innovation
18 November 2019
Technology that brings WiFi to farms in mobile blackspots and smart ear tags which improve traceability of livestock are among a series of projects to receive support from the Morrison Government.
AI the next frontier to solving national challenges
15 November 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will build new industries and transform existing ones, unlock new jobs, and tackle national issues according to a new report released today by the Morrison Government.
US talks to strengthen trade in critical minerals
15 November 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan will use high-level talks in the United States over the coming week to promote Australia as an emerging producer of critical minerals and a reliable global supplier of resources and energy.
Canavan thanks BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie and welcomes successor Mike Henry
14 November 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has thanked BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie and welcomed his successor Mike Henry following the company’s announcement about a transition to its
New financing measures to help build critical minerals sector
14 November 2019
Joint media release with Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham MP, and Minister for Defence, Senator Linda Reynolds
Australia has world-leading deposits of rare earth and critical minerals representing a substantial commercial opportunity. The Australian Government will secure the future of rare earth and critical mineral projects, including those strategically important to defence end-use, with new financial options and a dedicated project facilitation office within the Department of Industry.
Boosting support for small and family businesses
14 November 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
The Morrison Government is making it easier for small and family businesses to find the services they need to grow, prosper and create new jobs, with a revamped and more user-focused business.gov.au website.
Energy outlook highlights important role of Australia’s coal and gas exports
14 November 2019
The latest World Energy Outlook has reinforced opportunities for Australia to strengthen its role as a growing, reliable and competitive supplier of high quality coal and gas to Asia, including the fast-growing Indian economy.
Connecting local researchers to global markets
13 November 2019
The Morrison Government is backing Australian small businesses and researchers to grow and create local jobs, with $1.6 million to connect them with global markets.