Tag: Australian Government

Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are expected to decline over the next two years, according to the Australian Government’s latest Resources and Energy Quarterly, released by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

The Australian Government has announced a $12 million investment to support the development of new Australian-made medical devices and medicines aimed at improving the treatment of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The Australian Government is backing the expansion of a key critical minerals project in Western Australia, with the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) committing up to $50 million to support the growth of the Butcherbird manganese operation.

The Australian Government has marked a significant step in the development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat, the nation’s first domestically designed, engineered, and manufactured military combat aircraft in more than 50 years. 

Australian solar technology company 5B has been selected as the first recipient of funding from the Australian Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program, administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). 

More than $500 million in direct industry investment has been unlocked through the Australian Government’s Trailblazer Universities Program to fast-track research and development in priority sectors such as defence, space, clean energy, and critical minerals, according to a recent announcement.

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has called on the Australian Government to maintain support for collaborative research programs as part of its broader economic and industrial development strategy.

The Australian Government has announced a $158 million investment into innovation through the creation of three new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), a move welcomed by Cooperative Research Australia (CRA), the peak body representing the nation’s CRCs.

The Australian Government is ramping up efforts to address the country’s housing crisis, with a major investment in housing supply and affordability. 

The Australian Government has awarded a $400 million contract to Navantia Australia to maintain and sustain Navy vessels, securing around 200 local jobs across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.