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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is backing new incubators to help bold ideas get off the ground, so we can keep growing the economy and get more Australians into work. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Sydney-based Social Impact Hub would help start-ups develop social impact strategies that focus on outcomes to issues…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is continuing to drive investment in early stage companies and innovations that can grow the economy and create new Australian jobs. New ABS figures show total venture capital investment soared from $574 million in 2017-18 to $701 million last financial year – the highest level since 2007-08, and up from less than…
DetailsAustralia and New Zealand have agreed to partner together to rollout new satellite technology that will be able to pinpoint a location on Earth to within 10 centimetres, unlocking more than $7.5 billion in benefits for industries on both sides of the Tasman. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern committed…
DetailsA notorious pedestrian crossing on the southern Gold Coast will undergo major upgrades to improve safety and reduce the number of ‘close calls’ that happen each day. The Morrison Government is investing $556,000 to install traffic signals and provide other vital upgrades to the pedestrian crossing on Thrower Drive in Palm Beach. Federal Member for…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is helping Aussie exporters take on the world, grow their businesses and create new jobs, with a $5 million grant to extend the international reach of the Australian Made logo. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the gold kangaroo on a green triangle was an instantly recognised and trusted…
DetailsA Queensland company will soon be fitting its fire fighting invention to helicopters across the globe, thanks to support from the Morrison Government. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment is among 10 businesses sharing in $3.1 million in Accelerating Commercialisation grants. “These grants support businesses exhibiting Aussie ingenuity…
DetailsThank you for having me today to ring the bell at the Australian Stock Exchange and commemorate the launch of the ASX All Tech Index. How exciting is this?! I keep joking that I feel like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. I’ve also had Ring My Bell by Collette stuck in my head…
DetailsThe Coalition is boosting support for local veterans with $37,000 to the Currumbin-Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch to help improve health and wellbeing through social activities. “The Currumbin RSL does a tremendous job supporting our local community, which is why I am pleased the club has received this funding through the Veteran and Community Grants program,”…
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