Topics: Australia Post, Modern Manufacturing Strategy, COVID-19 vaccine, Queensland state election E&OE: David Speers: Karen Andrews, welcome to the program. Can I just start by asking whether you agree with your colleague Andrew Laming there? Should the heads of the NBN, Snowy Hydro, Australia Post, and so on earn multiple time what a High Court…
DetailsIt’s been nearly one month since I introduced a private members bill in this House that would ensure stronger penalties for cybercriminals and crack down on ransomware. Since that time, we’ve seen Medibank and MyDeal join Optus on the list of Australian companies being attacked by cybercriminals, literally impacting millions of Australians. Our ransomware bill,…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is helping fast-track the world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia production facility, which is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in Western Australia. The proposed Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) in the Pilbara region is expected to support more than 20,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction over 10 years,…
DetailsAs part of the Morrison Government’s plan to grow Australian manufacturing and create jobs, five new members have been added to a reinvigorated and newly named Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA). DuluxGroup CEO Patrick Houlihan and Woodside Energy’s Lauren Stafford have both been appointed to the Board for three years. Fintech and consumer rights…
DetailsTopics: NZ election, Victorian COVID restrictions, Modern Manufacturing Strategy, Gladys Berejiklian. E&OE: Kieran Gilbert: Let’s go live now to the Gold Coast. I’m joined by Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. Minister, thanks very much for your time. A resounding win for Jacinda Ardern. Does it show yet again that at this time…
DetailsA first-of-its-kind facility in Brisbane, backed by the Morrison Government, will see Australian start-ups able to manufacture potentially life-changing products for clinical trials here at home. The T3 Cleanrooms at the Translational Research Institute will support the development of new medical technologies and pharmaceuticals – fast-tracking job-creating innovations in Australia. Launching the facility today, Minister…
DetailsKAREN ANDREWS: Well, hello. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here at Neumanns here on the Gold Coast. Neumanns are, quite frankly, a shining lot of local manufacturing here on the Gold Coast, employing about 160 workers on this site, 350 across the Gold Coast and then more broadly, about 550. They’re a great example…
DetailsTopics: Additional funding for CSIRO, Modern Manufacturing Strategy, Budget 2020-21 E&OE: Karen Andrews: It’s an absolute pleasure to be here at CSIRO. This week, the Government has unveiled its plan for the economic recovery of this nation. Central to that, is a platform to make sure that we are creating the jobs that are needed…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is further investing in science and technology to help businesses to grow and create jobs for Australians, with nearly $460 million in additional funding for the CSIRO. The extra injection of funding in the 2020-21 Budget takes the Government’s total investment in CSIRO to $3.8 billion over the next four years –…
DetailsTopics: 2020 Budget E&OE: Question: Minister, what more can the Government do for women? Is it actually doing enough? Karen Andrews: It’s absolutely doing enough for women. I totally reject the criticism that this Budget does not support women. We are providing significant funding for businesses – women are business owners. We are committed to…
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