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$394m for Australian research

Monday 26 October 2009

Industry minister, Senator Kim Carr, has announced funding of over $394 million for 1145 research projects.


$20m program to strengthen automotive supply chain

Wednesday 09 September 2009

Industry minister, Senator Kim Carr, is inviting applications to the $20 million Automotive Supply Chain Development Program.


Fostering a sustainable pulp and paper industry

Monday 24 August 2009

Industry minister, Senator Kim Carr, has released a paper that identifies the key issues facing Australia's pulp and paper industry.


Carr promotes local car industry in China

Monday 13 July 2009

Speaking in Shanghai on Saturday, industry minister, Senator Kim Carr emphasised the Australian government's committment to the sustainability of Australia's car industry.


Holden safe - for now

Monday 01 June 2009

The US parent of GM Holden has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, allowing Holden to keep trading, but questions about the local car maker remains.


CRC STAR Awards presented

Wednesday 27 May 2009

The 2009 Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program STAR Awards were presented in Canberra Tuesday night (26th) by industry minister Senator Kim Carr.


Oh what a feeling – Toyota takes out Manufacturer of the Year Award

Thursday 14 May 2009

Despite tough economic times, this year’s Endeavour Awards demonstrated Australian manufacturers are up to the challenge. Katherine Crichton reports from the gala Award’s ceremony in Melbourne.


Your IP thoughts wanted

Monday 30 March 2009

Industry minister, Senator Kim Carr, is calling for written submissions on proposed reforms to Australia's intellectual property (IP) system.


Hella opens new $12m production line in Victoria

Monday 30 March 2009

Industry minister, senator Kim Carr, has welcomed the opening of Hella Australia's state-of-the-art production line in Mentone, Victoria.


Bearing up but more support needed

Wednesday 25 March 2009

LAUNCESTON car parts manufacturer ACL Bearings says it needs to borrow $8m dollars from the Government to prevent it from closing.


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