Fostering global business and research partnerships

Australian researchers and businesses can receive up to $50,000 funding from the Morrison Government to take their products global under round four of the Global Connections Fund (GCF) Bridging Grants.A device for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease, virtual reality to improve health check-ups, and renewable fertiliser are some ... read more »

Funding strengthens cyber security capability

The Morrison Government is backing Australia’s cyber security sector to grow and create new jobs, with businesses to share in up to $8.5 million in funding.Announcing the opening of the second round of AustCyber’s Projects Fund, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews encouraged companies that can make a... read more »

TRANSCRIPT- Interview – Sky News with Kieran Gilbert

Topics: 2019 Federal election result, resources sector, emissions targetsE&OE:Kieran Gilbert: Joining me now is Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews. Minister, thanks so much for your time. First of all, congratulations on the win and being sworn in again yesterday. Karen Andrews: Thank you.&... read more »

Reappointment as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology

I am incredibly honoured to have been reappointed as Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science and Technology under Prime Minister Scott Morrison. As a mechanical engineer before my time in Parliament, I am delighted to continue in this portfolio, and build on the Liberal National Government’s achievements since 2013,... read more »

TRANSCRIPT Doorstop – Interview with Steve Stuttle, 4CRB

Topics: 2019 Federal Election result E&OE:   Steve Stuttle: And a very good morning to you on 4CRB. It is talkback time and we are joined in the studio by the federal member for McPherson, returning federal member for McPherson, Karen Andrews. Thanks for joining us Karen. Karen Andrews: It's a pleasure Steve Stuttl... read more »

TRANSCRIPT- Interview – Rebecca Levingston, ABC Brisbane

Topics: 2019 Federal Election result, climate science.E&OE:Rebecca Levingston: Let's go to someone who, well, I don't know if she prayed for it, but it was certainly the results that she wanted. Karen Andrews is the Minister for Industry Science and Technology. Minister, Good morning. Karen Andrews: Good morning. R... read more »

TRANSCRIPT - Interview – Breakfast with Bern Young, ABC Gold Coast

Topics: 2019 Federal election resultE&OE:Bern Young: Well, she didn't need a miracle; I think would have been quite the miracle if you hadn't won your seat quite frankly. Karen Andrews, the Member for McPherson and has been Minister of course for Industry Science and Technology sliding into the studio on a busy Monday m... read more »

TRANSCRIPT- Doorstop – Surfers Paradise

Topics: 2019 Federal Election resultSpeakers: Minister Andrews, Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert, Member for Forde Bert van Manen and incoming member for Moncrieff Angie Bell. E&OE: Karen Andrews: Last night, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, "How good is Queensland?" Today I'm saying, "How good is the Gold Coast?"Stuart ... read more »

Lift off for pathway to launch and space equipment

The Morrison Government is building a stronger economy by helping local companies to build space equipment and explore space with around $3.5 million in funding to boost the emerging space industry.Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said $2.5 million will fund the Space Payload Qualification Facilities p... read more »

Liberal National Government recognising vital work of volunteers through grants

The Liberal National Government is backing volunteers across the Gold Coast with a share of funding from the $20 million Volunteer Grants program.Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will help local community organisations on the Southern Gold Coast with a range of needs, including buying equipment, paying fuel costs, traini... read more »