Thursday, 8 August 2019
Topics: technology roundtable, social media privacy, removal of social media abhorrent content
E&OE
Rebecca Levingston: But at 26 minutes to nine, I want to draw your attention to a meeting- well it’s a public meeting but it’s about your privacy. Big tech giants – Facebook, Google, Twitter – they’re having a sit down with the Federal I...
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Thursday, 8 August 2019
The Morrison Government is backing the next generation of Australian technology pioneers by locking in $2 million to help deliver the future of energy resources innovation. The funding has been made available through NERA (National Energy Resources Australia), the Government's Industry Growth Centre for the oil, gas and energy resources sector...
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Thursday, 8 August 2019
Topics: Australia-China relationship, technology roundtable, research and development tax incentives, Global Talent program
E&OE
Patricia Karvelas: Karen Andrews is the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. She’ll be sitting down with the tech bosses in Sydney later today and she joins us in the RN Breakfast studio. Wel...
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Wednesday, 7 August 2019
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.Thank you to the Advanced Manufacturing Forum for the opportunity to address your inaugural conference. I am very proud to say Australia will always be a manufacturing nation.Yes, it may look a little different and we’ll come to that … but today’s attendance is testament to the fact Australia has what...
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Friday, 2 August 2019
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews will host two technology industry roundtables over the next week to boost collaboration and tackle the global challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Minister Andrews said strengthening the technology sector is key to Australia’s economic growth and securing jobs for the futur...
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Friday, 2 August 2019
Karen Andrews MP has encouraged students, parents and school communities in McPherson to say a big ‘thank-you’ to their principal and celebrate Australian Primary Principals Day.Ms Andrews said principals played a critical role in the lives and education of our children.“Principals contribute to the school community and are vital to the success of ...
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019
The Morrison Government is continuing to back in Australian manufacturing, with a roundtable looking at further ways to grow the economy and create jobs. Leaders from peak industry associations, large companies, research organisations and universities today joined with Government representatives in Canberra.Minister for Industry, Science and T...
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Tuesday, 30 July 2019
With 1,400 Australians currently wait listed for a transplant, Gold Coasters are encouraged to register to be an organ and tissue donor and tell their family and friends, during DonateLife Week 2019. DonateLife Week (Sunday 28 July to Sunday 4 August 2019) is Australia’s national awareness week dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation....
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Monday, 29 July 2019
Cutting-edge research on drought tolerant chickpeas is among the projects receiving Government funding through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF).$500,000 has been awarded to a joint project between the University of Western Australia and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics to enhance the drought to...
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Friday, 26 July 2019
AS the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of that giant leap for mankind on Sunday, there were some cynics who questioned its significance.What strides have we made since? Where are the flying cars? Space was the final frontier and in 50 years what news have we had from the “front”?Well, plenty actually. The space sector in Australia is wor...
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