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Australians to benefit from research funding

Wednesday 15 October 2008

THE Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today announced funding of over $363 million for research that will produce significant national benefit.


Early birds get the best seat

Tuesday 14 October 2008

THE second annual Australian Made Conference is fast approaching and will once again aim to lift the profile of the manufacturing in Australia and recognise those who are striving for innovation in the industry.


Government welcomes release of CRC review

Friday 08 August 2008

SENATOR Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has welcomed the release of the review of Australia's Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program, as an important contribution to the broader examination of Australia’s National Innovation System.


Brian McNamee to head pharmaceutical industry review

Monday 26 May 2008

Industry minister Senator Kim Carr, has formally announced that Dr Brian McNamee, CSL's CEO, will head the recently announced Pharmaceuticals Industry Strategy Group.


Urgent action needed on innovation

Monday 26 May 2008

THE Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) believes there is an urgent need to strengthen Australia’s national innovation system and has called for a 10-year strategic plan to increase Australian innovation.


Support for Tasmanian auto parts manufacturer

Tuesday 08 April 2008

The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have agreed to work with Launceston’s ACL Bearings and the three major car makers to ensure that ACL can continue to supply its unique components to the Australian car industry.


Boeing R&D operation praised by minister

Tuesday 11 March 2008

Launching Boeing's new R&D arm – Australian Phantom Works – in Canberra Tuesday, Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, said it was a great example of the innovative future the Rudd Government is determined to foster.


New ERA for research quality

Wednesday 27 February 2008

THE MINISTER for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, on Tuesday announced his plans for a new research quality and evaluation system.


National innovation system and CRC program under review

Friday 25 January 2008

IN A statement released earlier this week, Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research announced a review of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program as part of a broader review of the national innovation system.


Australian manufacturing gets 'tooled up' with Labor

Monday 22 October 2007

SHADOW Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, formally launched ‘Advanced Manufacturing Australia’ (AMAus) – the renamed Tooling Australia – at its annual dinner in Sydney last Sunday night.


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