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Five new members have been added to a reinvigorated and newly named Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) as part of the federal government’s plan to grow Australian manufacturing and create jobs. DuluxGroup CEO Patrick Houlihan and Woodside Energy’s Lauren Stafford have both been appointed to the board for three years. Fintech and consumer rights … Continue reading New industry appointments to lead modern manufacturing strategy →

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, will open the conference with a virtual keynote address on Tuesday, 20 October at 11am, to outline the government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy announced as part of the 2020-21 Budget. The strategy will see the government invest $1.5 billion in initiatives and projects that help Australian manufacturers to scale … Continue reading Minister Andrews to open Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing Forum →

The federal government has invested another $25.7 million to grow Australian business capability in the space sector supply chain. The funding will create jobs and help Australian companies take part in NASA’s inspirational mission to travel to the Moon and Mars. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews said the Supply Chain Capability Improvement … Continue reading Launching Australian businesses into space supply chain →

This year’s National Science Week will embrace the problem-solving spirit of Australia’s science community, with even COVID-19 unable to stop celebrations beginning tomorrow. National Science Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of science. From 15 to 23 August 2020, people from all over the country will participate in virtual tours, online events and DIY science and … Continue reading National Science Week 2020 to kick off despite COVID-19 →

Australia and the US have strengthened their long and productive collaborative history with a senior-level dialogue on science and frontier technologies.  Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews, who virtually met with White House officials, said the two nations were committed to increasing cooperation in science and technology. “There are enormous opportunities for Australia … Continue reading US and Australia strengthen collaboration for science and tech →

The federal government has taken firm action against General Motors by stopping $1 million in taxpayer funds after the company announced it will retire the Holden brand in Australia. GM Holden, which received financial support through the Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS), had been deregistered under an order by Industry Minister Karen Andrews. Minister Andrews said … Continue reading Holden loses $1m in taxpayer funds after shutting Australian business →

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 →

Seventeen Australian businesses will share almost $2.8 million in funding under Round 2 of the Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program. The government investment is expected to unlock a further $3.6 million in industry funding. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the support would help companies undertake a range of design, prototype and testing … Continue reading $2.8m funding for rd 2 of Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program, further funding expected →

The federal government and Western Australian government will invest in new space technologies across the state to help grow a range of industries nationwide and create new jobs. Two of the projects being supported are part of the federal government’s $19.5 million Space Infrastructure Fund and to support local jobs and research and development. Fugro … Continue reading WA space project to drive nationwide industry growth →

The federal government is backing a series of projects designed to grow Australia’s space sector and create local jobs, including improving GPS technology and the design of innovative spacesuits that will make spacewalking easier. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the 10 projects sharing in $11 million would boost jobs and skills … Continue reading $11m space grants to boost businesses and local jobs →

Queensland is set to strengthen its position in the booming cyber security sector, with three new hubs across the state to make businesses more secure, as well as drive economic growth and create new jobs. Cyber Security Innovation Nodes will be established in Brisbane, Townsville and the Sunshine Coast in a partnership between the Federal … Continue reading AustCyber nodes strengthen QLD cyber economy →

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 →

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has opened the COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register to unite manufacturers, suppliers and customers through a self-managed platform. The website, backed by the federal government, will initially combine AMGC’s COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register database of 2500 submissions with a further 600 local businesses. The capability matching feature of the platform … Continue reading AMGC platform to boost local supply chains →

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 →

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has mentioned in an interview with a radio station that the government will be strengthening their investment towards the manufacturing sector and giving it more attention as part of the pandemic response. The COVID-19 crisis has brought renewed vigour to the calls to support Australian made products. … Continue reading Renewed vigour into local manufacturing supply chains →

A South Australian packaging manufacturer will begin making millions of surgical masks and respirators from its Adelaide factory to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The federal government and South Australian government have reached an agreement with Detmold Group to produce 145 million masks – 100 million for the National Medical Stockpile and 45 million … Continue reading SA manufacturer to produce face masks against COVID-19 →

The National Blockchain Roadmap is an important step towards improving the nation’s productivity, according to Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews who released the roadmap today. “The Morrison Government has worked collaboratively with industry and researchers on this roadmap, which outlines what we can do together over the next five years to deliver … Continue reading National blockchain roadmap released →

Manufacturers of complementary medicines which meet local manufacturing requirements will be able to affix the Australian Made logo to their products. In an announcement made on December 18, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, highlighted that the interim measure, agreed upon with the states, will allow for growth in the industry. “We listened … Continue reading Complementary medicines can now use Australian Made logo →