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The federal government will invest $155 million in new and upgraded facilities at HMAS Cairns – a significant boost to the North Queensland economy. This investment will support the new Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels. Defence has engaged Watpac Construction as its Managing Contractor for the NCIS-8A HMAS Cairns Building and Maritime Works package. Prime … Continue reading HMAS Cairns to receive $155m upgrade →

The federal and South Australian governments have signed a $1.08 billion State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy to South Australians and help Australia continue to meet and beat its emissions reduction targets. Under the agreement, the governments will pursue initiatives that create additional dispatchable generation to help … Continue reading Federal and SA governments agree to $1.08bn energy agreement →

The Federal Government has announced a $9 million boost to Australia’s defence industry to develop an integrated system that can detect and neutralise improvised threats. The contract, awarded to Lockheed Martin Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLaB), was given as part of Defence’s Counter Improvised Grand Threat Challenge (CIT-GC) initiative. It includes … Continue reading Lockheed Martin Australia wins Defence contract →

The federal government has announced it will cut red tape to allow a uniform scheme for automatic mutual recognition (AMR) of state and territory-based occupational licences and registrations. Under the new reform, builders, electricians, plumbers, architects, and other workers who hold an occupational licence in their home state or territory, and wish to work in … Continue reading $2.4bn economic boost as government cuts red tape for tradies →

More than 120 local companies have registered their interest with Naval Group to become tier-one capability partner of the Attack Class submarine project. The project has created almost 300 direct jobs in Australia, the company’s Australian subsidiary plans to double its local workforce in 2021  to prepare for building of a hull qualification section at … Continue reading Attack Class submarine project attracts more than 120 businesses →

The federal government has funded more than $1 million for two Australian space technology projects, as part of plans to involve more Australian companies in NASA’s Moon to Mars program. The first round of Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability Improvement grants will support the two businesses to develop their work, and tap into national … Continue reading First Moon to Mars grants target supply chains →

The federal government is supporting Australia’s manufacturers to turn their good ideas into world-beating realities that create more local jobs, with a new $30 million fund. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Commercialisation Fund will foster projects that bring industry and researchers together to commercialise new manufacturing products and processes. “Making … Continue reading $30m grants program to support local manufacturing →

According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national … Continue reading Federal government launches guide to bolster industry security →

The federal government has released a new strategy to help Australians take up jobs in resources industries and ensure there are enough skilled workers needed to meet future demand. The resources sector represents half of Australia’s exports and directly employs over 260,000 people in Australia, while supporting more than one million other jobs across the … Continue reading New strategy to drive Australian jobs in the resources sector →

The first F-35A aircraft has been inducted into BAE Systems Australia’s (BAESA) maintenance depot as part of the next milestone in the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the F-35A fleet was now 33 strong and ready to deploy on operations. “This is about protecting and securing Australia’s interests but it’s also … Continue reading Australia celebrates F-35 program milestone →

An Australian innovation by 1MILLIKELVIN is rapidly moving towards commercial reality thanks in part to a co-funded grant from the federal government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC). 1MILLIKELVIN’s technology can identify and measure minute changes in temperature in solid objects which are a direct result of  the structural loads (compression and tension) applied to it. … Continue reading Australian-made innovation for stress testing and failure monitoring of structures →

The $26.5m Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund that has been launched by the federal government will provide grants of between $250,000 and $3 million to improve the quality and availability of cyber security professionals through training. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the funding would help build cyber security career pathways … Continue reading Funding to build cyber security skills in Australian businesses →

A new high-tech vaccine manufacturing facility will be developed in Melbourne to secure Australia’s long-term supply of critical health products including pandemic influenza vaccines and life-saving antivenoms. The $1 billion agreement between the Morrison Government and Seqirus also provides the ability to rapidly manufacture vaccines when responding to health pandemics in the future. Prime Minister … Continue reading $1bn agreement between fed government and Seqirus for new vaccine manufacturing facility in Melbourne →

Thousands of large Australian businesses have been invited to register early for the federal government’s new Payment Times Reporting Scheme, which requires businesses with a total annual income of over $100 million to publicly report their payment terms and practices to their small business suppliers. From January 1st, 2021, large businesses must start reporting on how … Continue reading New payment scheme to benefit small business suppliers →

The federal government is backing Australian businesses to develop and launch new products into space, as part of a plan to get more local companies to be part of NASA’s Moon to Mars program. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the Demonstrator Feasibility grants – between $50,000 and $200,000 are available under … Continue reading Grants for Australian space capabilities →

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 →