Minister for Industry

The federal government is reducing the regulatory compliance burden on Australian businesses, and has challenged the RegTech sector to help develop innovative solutions that can cut costs and streamline workflows. Under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), Australian start-ups and small and medium businesses can submit proposals for ideas that address regulatory challenges. Successful … Continue reading $10m in federal grants to slash business compliance burden →

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced on 26 May, the reappointment of Karen Andrews as Minister for Industry, Science, and Technology. Andrews was first appointed in August 2018 after Morrison became Prime Minister. “I will continue to work to strengthen Australian industries, so they can drive our nation’s economic growth and create more job, and I … Continue reading Karen Andrews reappointed as Minister →

Fifteen companies from Victoria and South Australia have been named as recipients of nearly $19 million worth of grants under the second and final phase of the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund. Recipients of the grants include BNNT Technology, which will receive a $1.4 million grant to help produce its boron nitride nanotubes on an … Continue reading Fifteen manufacturing businesses to share $19m in government funding →

The Victorian Government has welcomed new industry figures by the Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) showing Victorian manufacturing continues to thrive. The Ai Group’s monthly Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) for Victoria rose 2.9 points to 57.6 points in October. Victoria’s PMI has experienced solid expansion over the last nine months and the states local manufacturing sector remains one … Continue reading Victorian manufacturing continues to thrive: Vic Government →

Twenty industry-led projects set to boost the innovation, productivity and competitiveness of Australia’s medical technology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector will receive a $7.4 million injection of funds from the Australian Government. Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Craig Laundy announced the 2017 recipients of the MTPConnect Project Fund program, who will dollar match the government … Continue reading $7.4 million invested in MTP innovations →

The Victorian state government is backing more Latrobe Valley businesses to create new jobs and drive economic growth. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll has announced grants for two local Morwell businesses under the Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll said, “Every day we are working hard to create … Continue reading Boosts for jobs in the Latrobe Valley →

The government of Victoria has helped a Sunshine West engine repair business create highly-skilled jobs for former automotive workers. Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan met workers at Cornell Diesel and toured the company’s new state-of-the-art servicing facility. “We know Melbourne’s west has been hit hard by the end of local car manufacturing, and these … Continue reading New jobs for former auto workers in Victoria →