Feb182020

TRANSCRIPT Press conference – Tonsley Innovation District, Adelaide

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Topics: Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, BAE Systems, naval shipbuilding Speakers: Professor John Spoehr, Pro-Vice Chancellor – Research Impact at Flinders University, and Director of the Australian Industrial Transformation Institute Minister Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology David Chuter, CEO of the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre Craig Lockhart, Managing Director of ASC…

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Feb182020

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE – RESEARCH GRANT BOOST TO NAVY FRIGATES PROJECT

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The Morrison Government is backing advanced manufacturing and South Australia’s defence sector, through a new industry-research collaboration. The Government-funded Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) will inject $1.45 million into a project to help develop and pilot cutting-edge manufacturing technologies that will be used to build nine anti-submarine warfare frigates. BAE Systems Australia’s shipbuilding business, ASC Shipbuilding,…

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TRANSCRIPT Interview – 3AW Drive with Tom Elliott

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Topics: Holden closure announcement, car industry  E&OE  Tom Elliott:  Karen Andrews MP, Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology joins us right now. Ms Andrews, good afternoon. Karen Andrews: Hi, how are you? Tom Elliott: I assume you’re disappointed that Holden is shutting down. Karen Andrews: Oh, I’m very disappointed. Very disappointed. Like many people,…

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TRANSCRIPT Interview – 2GB Ben Fordham Live

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Topics: Holden closure announcement, car industry  E&OE Ben Fordham: The Federal Government is furious at General Motors for letting the Holden brand die. After operating for 164 years in Australia, Holden will be gone by the end of the year following today’s announcement. All dealerships close their doors, 600 Australians lose their jobs, and we…

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Feb172020

BUSHFIRE CONSTRUCTION STANDARD FEE WAIVED

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The Morrison Government is partnering with Standards Australia to waive the fee for access to the bushfire construction standard, to support the recovery and rebuilding of bushfire ravaged communities. This jointly funded partnership will provide all Australians with access to AS 3959:2018 – Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas – a key standard referenced in…

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Feb132020

$8.5 MILLION TO BOOST CYBER SECURITY SOLUTIONS

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Tailored ‘cyber fitness’ programs for small businesses are among 17 projects set to share in $8.5 million in funding from the Morrison Government to strengthen and grow the cyber security sector. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews said the second round of AustCyber’s Projects Fund would further strengthen Australia’s cyber security capability. “These projects…

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Feb102020

BUSINESSES SHARE IN $6 MILLION TO TACKLE NATIONAL CHALLENGES

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The Morrison Government is backing innovative businesses with ideas to tackle national challenges; including protecting Australia from biosecurity threats and driving growth in our tourism industry. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said six businesses have been granted $1 million each under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) to develop their solutions.…

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