Pre fab innovation lab for building industry

The Morrison Government is backing Australia’s manufacturing and building and construction sectors, with support for the prefabricated building industry.Up to $2 million will be spent developing a new collaborative lab to help manufacturers design innovative new prefabricated buildings that are more eco-friendly, affordable... read more »

Study identifies $3 billion opportunity for NQ producers

2000 new jobs could be created by unlocking $3 billion of unmet market demand in agriculture in North Queensland, according to a new study.The North Queensland Agricultural Market and Supply Chain Study, which was commissioned by the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia, covers the Townsville, Hinchinbro... read more »

TRANSCRIPT- Doorstop – Varsity Lakes

Topics: Queensland Labor Government committing no money to Stage 3A of the Light Rail in its Budget. E&OE: Journalist: All righty, so your reaction to there being no funding in the State budget for light rail. Karen Andrews: It's a very disappointing outcome for Gold Coasters that the State Labor Government did ... read more »

TRANSCRIPT - Interview – ABC Gold Coast with Nicole Dyer

Topics: Queensland Labor Government committing no money to Stage 3A of the Light Rail in its Budget. E&OE: Nicole Dyer: Right now joining you is Federal LNP MP for McPherson Karen Andrews, listening very closely to what Ms Tradd had to say. Good morning Ms Andrews.  Karen Andrews: Good morning Nicole, how a... read more »

Grants help drive automotive innovation

Devices which pick up when drivers are getting tired and save on fuel consumption are among the projects to share in almost $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Morrison Government.The Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program will help the businesses enhance the design and development of their products.Minister for Industr... read more »

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 »