FYI Resources, a resources company that produces alumina, has been granted federal government Major Project Status for its $269 million High-Purity Alumina Project in Kwinana, Western Australia, boosting
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Manufacturing Modernisation Fund round two aids 86 businesses
The federal government has awarded $55 million in grants to 86 businesses across Australia under round two of the Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF).
An example of the government supporting Australian
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National Space Qualification Network to boost testing capability
The federal government has provided the Australian National University (ANU) with a $2.5 million grant to establish a National Space Qualification Network (NSQN), offering end-to-end payload testing
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Total Artificial Heart to be commercialised by Monash and BiVACOR
A consortium of universities, hospitals and industry have received $1 million in federal government funding to develop and commercialise a durable Total Artificial Heart, led by Monash University
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Accelerating Commercialisation supports Australian manufacturing
The Federal government has continued its support for Australian manufacturing projects, including new medical technologies, through its most recent round of Accelerating Commercialisation grants.
One
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Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program reduces emissions
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the pending launch of the $43 million Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program under the 2021-22 Federal Budget. It will aim to identify
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Australia-Germany Hydrogen Accord accelerates hydrogen industry
Australia and Germany will invest in a series of new initiatives to accelerate the development of a hydrogen industry, through a Declaration of Intent on the Australia-Germany Hydrogen Accord.
This
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Commercialisation Fund provides $3.7M+ in manufacturing grants
The Federal government will aid Australian manufacturers in commercialising ideas with over $3.7 million in grants as part of the Commercialisation Fund, including the development of a rapid COVID-19 test.
Alcolizer Pty
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Defence Global Competitiveness Grants boost export capabilities
The Federal government has awarded $837,000 in Defence Global Competitiveness Grants to six Australian small businesses in support of the national defence industry.
Laserdyne, Heat Treatment, Acacia
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Capability Connection connects manufacturers with suppliers
Capability Connection, a six-month pilot of a free industry capability register, has been launched by the federal government to aid Australian manufacturers in connecting with suppliers quickly and
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Hunter Class frigate facility built to test combat systems
The federal government plans to invest $65 million to deliver a land-based test facility for the Navy’s new Hunter Class frigates. This will create up to 180 jobs within businesses across the greater
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Steber International builds maritime research vessel “Ginan”
Australian Defence will partner with local Australian boat builder, Steber International, to deliver a new regional Australia-built Defence science research vessel, strengthening maritime research skills.
Constructed
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IBSA Group report finds a way forward for skilled manufacturing industry post-COVID
Manufacturers, union leaders and peak bodies have identified skills development priorities essential to building sovereign capability and economic growth in an IBSA report to be presented to the federal government
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Moderna vaccine manufacturing capacity confirmed in Budget
The federal government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, providing access to a booster or variant vaccine if it is required in the future.
It was confirmed in the 2021-22
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Federal government plans to fund apprenticeships for clean energy
The federal government is taking steps to help Australia thrive in a global zero-emissions economy, with plans to invest $100 million to fund apprenticeships in clean energy and manufacturing and $10
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Electric Vehicle Council welcomes Labor’s national electric vehicle plan
The Electric Vehicle Council welcomes the Australian Labor Party’s pledge to make electric vehicles more affordable.
Labor has undertaken to introduce an Electric Car Discount to make electric cars cheaper
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Australian-made rocket fuel used for first launch
Queensland company Black Sky Aerospace has developed a process to manufacture solid-state rocket fuel – successfully using it for a launch in outback Queensland earlier this month.
The project received
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More support for small businesses through business hotline
The federal government has expanded their business hotline to support small-and-medium businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
Operations at the contact centre will be available seven days a week between
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Automation businesses receive Federal funding
Automotive businesses are set to receive up to $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Government as part of its Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program.
The Automotive program is part
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