** Check against delivery ** It’s great to be with you on the last day of your conference and I thank you for the opportunity. Looking at this year’s program, I have no doubt you’ve had a terrific couple of days networking and sharing ideas. Year after year, your association has lived by its credo, “bringing knowledge together” through activities that help…
DetailsI am incredibly honoured to have been reappointed as Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science and Technology under Prime Minister Scott Morrison. As a mechanical engineer before my time in Parliament, I am delighted to continue in this portfolio, and build on the Liberal National Government’s achievements since 2013, including the National Innovation and Science Agenda, which I worked on during my…
DetailsTopics: 2019 Federal Election result E&OE: Steve Stuttle: And a very good morning to you on 4CRB. It is talkback time and we are joined in the studio by the federal member for McPherson, returning federal member for McPherson, Karen Andrews. Thanks for joining us Karen. Karen Andrews: It's a pleasure Steve Stuttle: I’m very thankful…
DetailsTopics: 2019 Federal Election result, climate science. E&OE: Rebecca Levingston: Let’s go to someone who, well, I don’t know if she prayed for it, but it was certainly the results that she wanted. Karen Andrews is the Minister for Industry Science and Technology. Minister, Good morning. Karen Andrews: Good morning. Rebecca Levingston: Was it a…
DetailsTopics: 2019 Federal election result E&OE: Bern Young: Well, she didn't need a miracle; I think would have been quite the miracle if you hadn't won your seat quite frankly. Karen Andrews, the Member for McPherson and has been Minister of course for Industry Science and Technology sliding into the studio on a busy Monday morning. Good morning to you,…
DetailsTopics: 2019 Federal Election result Speakers: Minister Andrews, Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert, Member for Forde Bert van Manen and incoming member for Moncrieff Angie Bell. E&OE: Karen Andrews: Last night, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, “How good is Queensland?” Today I'm saying, “How good is the Gold Coast?” Stuart Robert: Absolutely. Karen Andrews: So we have returned…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is building a stronger economy by helping local companies to build space equipment and explore space with around $3.5 million in funding to boost the emerging space industry. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said $2.5 million will fund the Space Payload Qualification Facilities project to grow local space capabilities. “This initiative will provide the…
DetailsThe renowned Questacon Science Circus is coming to Loganholme and Loganlea thanks to additional funding from the Morrison Government. The Circus presents science in a lively and engaging way and visits schools, runs pop-up science centres and professional development workshops for teachers. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said that an extra $8.9 million of funding has been…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government is backing volunteers across the Gold Coast with a share of funding from the $20 million Volunteer Grants program. Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will help local community organisations on the Southern Gold Coast with a range of needs, including buying equipment, paying fuel costs, training volunteers or improving their fundraising. Organisations sharing in just over $145,500…
DetailsBonogin residents will get improved mobile phone coverage thanks to the Liberal National Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews today announced the new base station under the fourth round of the program. “I’m thrilled that residents and businesses in Bonogin can now enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved mobile connectivity brings,” Minister Andrews said. “Improved mobile coverage will…
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