$185 million for dementia and ageing medical research

The Liberal National Government will support older Australians and our ageing population on the Gold Coast with a $185 million medical research package focused on ageing, aged care and dementia. Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews said the 10-year Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission will be funded through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and its focus will include:  Dementia (diagnosis, treatment and…

Helping Australia’s small business to go digital

Helping Australia’s small businesses save time and money by going digital will be the focus of a new independent body established by the Liberal National Government. The Coalition today announced the body in response to recommendations by the Small Businesses Digital Taskforce, led by entrepreneur Mark Bouris AM, which reported its findings earlier this year. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology,…

Tasmanian testlab to boos business

Tasmania’s small and medium-sized businesses will be better placed to capitalise on the fourth industrial revolution through funding allocated in this week’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) statement. The Liberal National Government has allocated $1 million to develop an Industry 4.0 Testlab at the University of Tasmania to improve digital capabilities for small and medium enterprises. Minister for Industry, Science and…