Topic: Coronavirus vaccine, local manufacturing E&OE: Jennifer Bechwati: So, a brief outline of the vaccine run that you have planned? Karen Andrews: So we are being very proactive as the Government and looking for the opportunities for us to scale-up to manufacture any vaccine that is developed for COVID-19. So clearly it’s probably a number…
Australian businesses wanting to play their part in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic will have greater access to potential partners and customers thanks to an industry matchmaking site backed by the Morrison Government. Developed by the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), the COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register will bring together manufacturers, suppliers and customers…
The Morrison Government is helping accelerate the development of a new premium fertiliser project in Western Australia which will create hundreds of jobs in the Pilbara region. Mineral fertiliser company Agrimin Limited has been granted Major Project Status for its Mackay Potash Project, located near the East Pilbara town of Kiwirrkurra. The project will extract…
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Payment Times Reporting (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020 complements the main bill, the Payment Times Reporting Bill 2020. This bill amends the Taxation Administration Act 1953 to specify the circumstances in which certain tax information can be disclosed by the Commissioner of Taxation to…
I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today I am pleased to introduce the Payment Times Reporting Bill 2020. This bill will implement the government’s commitment to require large businesses and government enterprises with a total annual income of over $100 million to report on their small business payment terms and…
The Morrison Government is backing small and medium sized Australian businesses to tap into new markets around the world, with support for a series of export hubs across the nation. Ten export hubs from five states will receive more than $4.9 million under the SME Export Hubs Initiative and include industries where Australia has large…
The finish line is in sight for the congestion-busting upgrades to the M1’s Varsity Lakes Interchange (Exit 85), with final touches to be delivered this week. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said all lanes of the new Stapley Drive bridge and southbound off-ramp to Stapley Drive at Exit 85 are due to open on…
The search has begun for Australia’s next Chief Scientist to provide vital leadership and advice to the Australian Government. It comes ahead of Dr Alan Finkel’s term concluding at the end of this year. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the role of science has never been more critical for Australia and…
The Federal Government’s National Innovation Games are going virtual, with a series of events focussed on addressing challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The first virtual event today will bring together students, clinicians, academics and businesses online to investigate healthcare services for all South Australians. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said thanks…
Topics: Coronavirus vaccine E&OE: Nicole Dyer: Science Minister, Gold Coast Federal MP, Karen Andrews. Good morning, Ms Andrews. Karen Andrews: Good morning. How are you? Nicole Dyer: Very well. People, including the army – that’s making front page news this morning – are being used as guinea pigs, if you like, to test a vaccine.…