It is difficult to put into words the devastating impact of the fires that so many Australian communities have experienced this season. The eerie blanket of smoke that has engulfed cities and suburban areas of our nation meant we had a daily visual and physical reminder of the depth and breadth of the natural disaster…
DetailsI thank those opposite for their contribution to the debate today, and I want to assure them that the government remains committed to dedicated support services to help Australian SMEs navigate the patent system and establish a strong intellectual property portfolio. Those few small and medium enterprises that regularly use innovation patents will receive support…
DetailsI present the revised explanatory memorandum to this bill and move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Bill 2019 is the second piece of legislation that delivers on the Morrison government’s commitment to review and reform our intellectual property…
DetailsThree medicinal cannabis facilities expected to create thousands of jobs in Victoria and South Australia have been granted Major Project Status by the Morrison Government. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the projects would help Australia continue to develop its medicinal cannabis industry. “When you combine our world-renowned agriculture sector, with our…
DetailsThe Morrison Government continues to build Australia’s critical minerals future, granting Major Project Status to a new Western Australian rare earths facility. The Mt Weld Rare Earths Processing Facility project near Kalgoorlie will see the development of a new facility to separate rare earths which are essential elements in the making of wind turbines and…
DetailsThe Morrison and Gutwein Governments are helping position Australia as a global cyber security powerhouse, with the opening of a new hub. The Tasmanian Cyber Security Innovation Node launched in Launceston today, joins five other state and territory nodes created in partnership with the Australian Government-backed AustCyber. Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen…
DetailsA major global research centre is today officially open for business in Tasmania, starting work in earnest that will transform Australia’s blue economy, create new jobs and deliver significant economic and environmental outcomes. The Morrison Government is investing $70 million over ten years into the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). The CRC brings together…
DetailsJulie Clift: Well, today a new global research and development centre was officially opened. Sounds impressive, doesn’t it? But what does it actually mean for the Gold Coast, and how many jobs does it provide? Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, and Federal Member for McPherson was there to cut the ribbon, so…
DetailsA Gold Coast technology business has unlocked the secret to global success, with a new global research and development (R&D) centre in Robina the latest chapter in their story. RightCrowd has grown from humble beginnings into a global company after being founded in 2004 by Peter Hill, it is now delivering over 80 per cent…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is working with the major supermarkets to improve their trade measurement compliance so customers get what they pay for at the cash register. Aldi, Coles and Woolworths are among the supermarket chains that have entered into agreements to address instances of non-compliance detected during a two week audit blitz by the National…
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