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Strengthening science ties with China
10 April 2019
A $4.7 million boost from the Coalition Government will strengthen innovation and science links with China to help tackle challenges facing key industry sectors, with a focus on developing medical and alternative energy security technology.
More momentum for Hells Gates dam project
10 April 2019
Joint media release with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Senator for Queensland, The Hon Ian Macdonald and Member for Dawson, George Christensen MP
The Hells Gates Dam project has taken another big step forward with Townsville Enterprise Limited selected to undertake a comprehensive business case.
$25M turbo charges battery development
10 April 2019
The Morrison Government is energising specialist battery manufacturing by providing an industry-led cooperative research centre with a $25 million grant to help the sector.
Connecting space and Boeing
10 April 2019
The Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent with The Boeing Company, as part of the mission to grow Australia’s space industry.
Australia takes the lead in blockchain globally
9 April 2019
Australia has carved out an international reputation for blockchain since the technology was first introduced over a decade ago.
Boosting post grad power in automotive engineering
9 April 2019
107 post graduate engineers will be placed in industry-based automotive projects, under $5 million in grants from the Liberal National Government.
New grants open up global opportunities
8 April 2019
Projects with the potential to revolutionise Australian industry will share in $8 million under the second round of the Coalition Government’s Global Innovation Linkages program.
Strategy to advance women in STEM
7 April 2019
The Morrison Government continues to tackle gender inequity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with the launch of a new women in STEM strategy.
Securing jobs for Antarctic researchers
6 April 2019
Australian scientists working on cutting-edge Antarctic research will receive $50 million from the Morrison Government over the next 10 years.
Health at heart of Australia-Singapore initiative
6 April 2019
The Morrison Government will help fund a joint initiative with Singapore to get Australians eating better and living longer.