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The federal government is increasing its support for the defence industry innovation sector by providing an additional $32 million for investment through the Defence Innovation Hub over the next two years. This investment, which is part of the government’s Defence COVID-19 investment initiatives, will increase cash flow to Australian small and medium-sized businesses that are … Continue reading $32m in funding to stimulate the defence innovation sector →

Inventors of a system which can detect bushfires in minutes will share in more than $5 million from the federal government to roll out the technology here at home and overseas. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said Fireball International’s innovative sensor system is among 12 projects being backed to take on new local and international … Continue reading Tech boost to help detect wildfires within minutes →

The federal government is moving to create opportunities for Australian industry in its Hunter Class Frigate Program, with a feasibility study launched into locally manufactured main reduction gearboxes for future Hunter batches. Minister for Defence, Linda Reynolds said the study will determine the capability and suitability of locally sourced gearboxes to meet the stringent technical … Continue reading Opportunities for Australian industry with Hunter Class Frigate Program →

Australian small businesses are being given more help and guidance with the release of the federal government’s third Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price recently announced the release of the Land Combat and Protected Vehicles and Technology Upgrades Plan. Price said the Plan provides useful information to businesses who … Continue reading New plan paves the way to Defence work for Australian small businesses →

The federal government’s vaccine and treatment strategy is set to take another positive step forward, with the Government putting a call out to local manufacturers as part of our preparations to produce a future vaccine and treatments for COVID-19. The request for information builds on the Government’s $333 million investment in vaccine, treatment and therapeutic … Continue reading Looking for submissions from local manufacturers on COVID-19 vaccine and treatment production →

The federal and NT governments are working together to expand the Top End’s space sector, with a new agreement to maximise the NT’s natural advantages to create jobs and grow the economy. Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Northern Territory Government … Continue reading New MoU with NT and space agency to drive job creation and economic growth →

The federal government is calling on start-ups and small-to medium-sized businesses to submit proposals to develop innovative solutions to national environmental challenges. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said $12 million was being made available through the latest round of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) across five challenges. “This is a … Continue reading $12 million business innovation initiative for SMEs to save environment →

A diagnostic tool to fight cancer and technology to protect businesses from flood losses are among a series of projects backed by the federal government to commercialise and grow. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the 21 projects sharing more than $10 million are examples of the dynamic business thinking we need … Continue reading $10 million for SME manufacturers to pursue innovation projects →

Minister for Defence Industry,  Melissa Price has announced the release of the 2018-19 Defence Industry and Innovation Programs Annual Report. The Report provides details of the progress and achievements of the Coalition Government’s key Defence industry and innovation programs. Price said over $120 million in research and innovation contracts were awarded to industry, universities, and … Continue reading Defence Industry and Innovation Programs Annual Report released →

Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, announced eight new contracts worth more than $21 million, funded under the government’s flagship $640 million defence innovation program. “This latest funding boost will see the development of cutting edge space, cyber and maritime technologies,” Price said. “The contracts were awarded to small businesses from across Australia, and two … Continue reading Eight new projects worth $21 million announced under defence innovation program →

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 visitors can watch … Continue reading Saber Astronautics chosen to set up Mission Control Centre →

The federal government has announced a review into Australia’s patents system to support innovation in small-to-medium-sized businesses. The review will consider the accessibility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as part of the government’s commitment to ensuring our intellectual property framework supports the needs of smaller businesses. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews … Continue reading Federal government launches review into patents system to support SMEs →

More than 3000 ventilators have been delivered to the federal government from Australian manufacturer ResMed to assist the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It represents more than half of the 5500 ventilators purchased from the company by the federal government for the COVID-19 stockpile. Industry, science and technology minister, Karen Andrews, said the delivery from … Continue reading Thousands more ventilators delivered to COVID-19 stockpile →

The federal government has joined its Victorian counterparts in supporting Australian manufacturers who are providing critical medical products. On April 9, federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, announced that Grey Innovation would receive $31.3 million from the Commonwealth to produce ventilators. This grant comes in addition to the $500,000 Grey Innovation had … Continue reading Commonwealth joins Vic gov in funding for ventilator manufacturing →

While Australian businesses are facing unchartered territory in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government has implemented new support measures that allow businesses the cash flow to invest in assets they require to succeed now and into the future. As part of its business assistance package, the Government has increased the Instant … Continue reading Instant asset write off increase to assist Aussie businesses in uncertain times →

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are adversely impacted by the coronavirus will have up to two years to pay deferred rent under a federal government mandatory code of conduct. The code, which was developed as a standard national approach to mitigate “a rapid and severe commercial impact” to coronavirus, will apply to all relevant … Continue reading SMEs given two years to defer rent payments →

The department of defence has announced the first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) will be built in Western Australia as part of the federal government’s $90 billion Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program. This will be the third of twelve Arafura class OPVs, and the first to be built at the Civmec shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Minister … Continue reading Construction commences for first OPV in WA →

A $1.3 billion support package from the Federal Government to keep 117,000 apprentices and trainees employed will become available for up to 70,000 small businesses. The investment, which comes under the Government’s Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program, is part of a broader $17.6 billion initiative to keep Australians employed in response to the coronavirus. Small businesses that … Continue reading $1.3bn support package for small businesses in response to coronavirus →

With the repair and overhaul needed for the 46 retired F/A-18 Classic Hornet aircraft that will be sold to air combat training company Air USA, Melissa Price , Minister for Defence Industry said there will be “24 direct industry jobs” while the Australian Air Force transitions from these older planes to the newer F-35s. The … Continue reading F/A-18 disposal provides Hunter region jobs →

Manufacturers creating products for the farming and agricultural sectors have been awarded funding under the latest round of Accelerating Commercialisation grants. A low energy tag, produced through a collaboration between James Cook University, CSIRO, the Queensland Government, and industry partner Ceres Tag, has received $700,000 to commercialise their technology. The tag can trace livestock for … Continue reading Agtech manufacturers receive commercialisation funding →