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WA to host international space technologies symposium
5 February 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Defence Industry
Western Australia will host a major space technologies symposium that will bring together internationally recognised academic, industry and Defence leaders to explore and shape the long-term vision for space technologies.
Non-compliance targeted in the building industry
5 February 2019
Key talks about non-compliance in Australia’s building industry will be held at this week’s Building Ministers’ Forum, chaired by the Australian Government, following a fire at the Spencer Street high-rise apartment building in Melbourne.
Funding announced for Northern Australia aquaculture plan
31 January 2019
Joint media release with the Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen MP
A $420,000 project funded by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition Government will develop a comprehensive vision to expand the aquaculture industry in Northern Australia.
Researchers and industry working together
25 January 2019
The Liberal National Government is creating significant new economic opportunities for Australians by strengthening the relationship between researchers and industry.
Millions for smart businesses to take the next step
23 January 2019
Sixteen small businesses across Australia will share in almost $10 million under the Liberal National Government’s Accelerating Commercialisation grants.
Helping start-ups take on the world
21 January 2019
The Liberal National Government is providing $2 million to help foster Australian start-ups in key sectors like agricultural technology, hardware development and advanced manufacturing.
New Australia-UK agreements will provide certainty to Australian exporters
19 January 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, and the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a new bilateral Wine Agreement and Mutual Recognition Agreement overnight in London, which will help ensure the continued flow of trade post-Brexit.
Putting data to work from the ground up
18 January 2019
Australian farmers and investors will be better informed to make agricultural decisions thanks to a new platform that comprehensively assesses and monitors land.
NAIF loan approvals top $1 billion
14 January 2019
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has welcomed two investment decisions from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) that see its project loan approvals top $1 billion.
Science and industry combine for a dream come true
4 January 2019
Sleep apnoea sufferers are one step closer to a good night’s rest thanks to the combined efforts of industry, the Liberal National Government and CSIRO.