Australia’s first Mission Control Centre is one step closer to lift off with local company Saber Astronautics chosen to establish the state-of-the-art space hub in Adelaide. The Mission Control Centre will provide facilities for space businesses and researchers to control satellite and space missions, and include a live link to the International Space Station so…
Research collaboration between Australia and India has been given a nearly $20 million boost with funding for new projects to advance pandemic research and reduce plastics waste. $15 million will go to extending the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund for another four years, while an additional $4.5 million will support collaborative work led by CSIRO to…
Topics: Australian Made campaign and Qld-NSW border closures E&OE: Karen Andrews: It’s an absolute pleasure to be here today at UGG Since 1974 and I’ll be introducing to you, Hannah, who’s one of the owners of the business here. Today is a really special day because Australian Made is kicking off another campaign. It will…
The Morrison Government is fast-tracking a rebalancing of the new car retailing market, with reforms coming in from today to ensure Australian car dealers are given a fair go. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said she’s implemented the reforms a month ahead of schedule to improve the transparency and fairness of new…
Boosting demand for Australian-made fashion and diversifying manufacturing capability to upskill and create new jobs are among the key issues that will be discussed today at a roundtable with the local fashion industry. Chaired by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews, the roundtable will bring together prominent local fashion designers and brands,…
Gold Coast jobs and businesses will be supported as part of the Morrison Government’s $1.8 billion boost for local governments across Australia. Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said the City of Gold Coast will receive almost $6 million to accelerate community projects and help kick-start the economy. “Not only will this package support…
Topic: Coronavirus vaccine, local manufacturing E&OE: Jennifer Bechwati: So, a brief outline of the vaccine run that you have planned? Karen Andrews: So we are being very proactive as the Government and looking for the opportunities for us to scale-up to manufacture any vaccine that is developed for COVID-19. So clearly it’s probably a number…
Australian businesses wanting to play their part in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic will have greater access to potential partners and customers thanks to an industry matchmaking site backed by the Morrison Government. Developed by the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), the COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register will bring together manufacturers, suppliers and customers…
The search has begun for Australia’s next Chief Scientist to provide vital leadership and advice to the Australian Government. It comes ahead of Dr Alan Finkel’s term concluding at the end of this year. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the role of science has never been more critical for Australia and…
Topics: Coronavirus vaccine E&OE: Nicole Dyer: Science Minister, Gold Coast Federal MP, Karen Andrews. Good morning, Ms Andrews. Karen Andrews: Good morning. How are you? Nicole Dyer: Very well. People, including the army – that’s making front page news this morning – are being used as guinea pigs, if you like, to test a vaccine.…