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Advancing Australia's blockchain industry
18 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
The development of a national blockchain roadmap and $100,000 of funding from the Morrison Government will help position Australia’s burgeoning blockchain industry to become a global leader.
Australia's space industry rockets ahead
18 March 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population
The Morrison Government is strengthening Australia’s space sector with $12 million dollars in new funding initiatives announced today.
Export hub to help businesses make mark overseas
13 March 2019
A Melbourne export hub will help small and medium businesses better access international markets due to funding from the Morrison Government.
Australia's commitment to world's largest telescope
13 March 2019
Australia has joined six other nations in signing an international treaty committing to the construction of the world’s largest science facility - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
Space Agency and ACT sign pivotal agreement
12 March 2019
The Australian Space Agency and ACT Government have set a trajectory to further drive the growth of Australia’s space sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today.
CSIRO’s Data61 launches new robotics research facility
12 March 2019
Australia’s robotics research capabilities will receive a boost with CSIRO’S Data61 unveiling a new Robotics Innovation Centre in Brisbane.
Critical minerals report released
8 March 2019
Australia could become a major global supplier of minerals critical to 21st Century technologies, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan said today.
Young Australians value STEM for the future
8 March 2019
Young Australians are keen on pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers, and these skills are seen as important to get a good job, according to a new national survey.
New $2.6 billion bauxite mine to spread wealth throughout Queensland
8 March 2019
Australia’s newest bauxite mine near Weipa will help keep our nation in the world’s number one position in the production of bauxite and exports of aluminium.
Indigenous STEM awards honour culture and science
7 March 2019
A remote Northern Territory school with a bilingual science program is one of 12 winners announced at today’s Indigenous STEM Awards.