NEXT-GEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS GET GREEN LIGHT

The Morrison Government is investing in the future of energy innovation by backing new technology projects that harness opportunities from our deepest oceans to outer space. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said $344,000 would be provided to support two new industry-led collaboration projects through National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), one of the…

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TRANSCRIPT Doorstop – Coronavirus Industry Roundtable

Topics: Impact of coronavirus on supply chains and industry Speakers: Minister Andrews, Russel Zimmerman – Executive Director of Australian Retailers Association and Elizabeth de Somer – CEO of Medicines Australia E&OE:  Karen Andrews: Well good morning. We have just had a very positive and constructive meeting with many of our peak bodies about supply chains…

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$40 million to develop new medications for chronic diseases

The Morrison Government’s Biomedical Translation Fund (BTF) is investing $20 million in Australian biotech start-up George Medicines to develop new medications for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes, as well as treatments for a range of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, hypertension and diabetes. The funding comprises $10 million from the Government…

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TRANSCRIPT Interview – ABC Radio National Breakfast

Topics: industry supply chain, coronavirus vaccine, women in STEM  E&OE  Fran Kelly: Well as we’ve been reporting this morning, the Federal Government is finalising its stimulus package to combat the economic fallout from the COVID-19 virus. The emergency measures, according to some reports, could be worth around $10 billion initially. Tomorrow the Government will hold…

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SUPPORTING AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY

The Morrison Government is further investing in technology solutions that can reduce the energy bills of Australian families and businesses, and drive down carbon emissions. The Government is investing $68.5 million in the Reliable Affordable Clean Energy for 2030 (RACE for 2030) Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to improve energy affordability and reliability, and help Australia…

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN STEM

The Morrison Government is building on its commitment to get more girls and women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), to secure their futures and make sure Australia’s economy continues to thrive. To mark International Women’s Day, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews today launched the Women in STEM Action Plan and…

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