The Morrison Government is strengthening the local complementary medicine industry and safe-guarding its export markets, with eligible products to again be able to be sold as ‘Made in Australia’ and with the ‘Australian Made’ logo. The Government, with support from the states, has introduced an interim measure to allow access for complementary medicines that meet…
A new global era of space exploration and commercialisation has begun, and the Morrison Government is searching for a visionary space leader to continue to take our domestic industry to the next level, to grow the economy and create new jobs. Dr Megan Clark AC, completes her term as the Head of the Australian Space…
The Morrison Government is helping new businesses set their sights on global expansion with $350,000 in funding to a start-up generator. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said Antler Australia selects individuals from diverse backgrounds with a range of skills to find technology solutions and build businesses to enter global markets. “By funding…
The Morrison Government is investing further in the future of the Australian automotive industry with $4.5 million in grant funding for innovative new projects. Applications for the second round of the Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants (AILAG) program open today. Grants will support businesses across Australia to undertake automotive product design, development and testing at…
A leading eco-friendly childcare centre has opened on Gold Coast Airport’s doorstep, servicing workers in the busy precinct, which includes Southern Cross University. Edge Early Learning, which was established in 2017 and already has five centres in Brisbane and another two at Pimpama on the Gold Coast, has opened a 1,686sq m space at Airport…
A Gold Coast company that has already caught the attention of NASA has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation with the Australian Space Agency. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the agreement with Gilmour Space Technologies, which specialises in rocket technologies, highlighted the exciting developments underway in Australia’s space sector.…
The Morrison Government is positioning Australia as a key global player in critical minerals, granting Major Project Status to a project in regional Queensland that is expected to create hundreds of local jobs. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Government is committed to backing projects that will boost local jobs and…
The Gold Coast has once again proven it’s the Tourism Capital of Australia, with new data released by the Morrison Government showing the sector continues to grow and drive the local economy. Commissioned by Tourism Research Australia, the latest Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts data shows total tourism consumption for the Gold Coast was more than…
The Gold Coast’s iconic Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has received a much-needed funding boost from the Morrison Government, amid an influx of injured wildlife. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews MP, visited the Hospital today to present Senior Veterinarian Doctor Michael Pyne with a commemorative cheque for $1 million. “In recent months, the team at the Currumbin…
The Morrison Government has today reintroduced legislation to better target the Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) and to ensure its ongoing sustainability. We are committed to backing R&D investment and the economic opportunities and jobs it generates. At the same time we need to make sure that taxpayers’ money is well targeted by encouraging…