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Industry groups respond to Federal budget 2026–27 measures
The Federal Government’s 2026-27 Budget has drawn a mixed response from industry, research and engineering groups, with stakeholders broadly welcoming continued support for manufacturing, research and innovation while raising concerns about energy costs, skills shortages and the pace of reform.
CRA urges gov’t to put innovation at heart of economic reform
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has urged the Australian Government to place research, development, innovation (R&D&I), and commercialisation at the centre of its economic strategy, warning that long-term prosperity depends on lifting productivity and building resilience through innovation.
Australia’s top innovators celebrated at 2025 Cooperative Research awards
Australia’s most outstanding industry-research collaborations have been recognised at the 2025 Excellence in Innovation Awards, presented by Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology.
Three new CRCs secure $158M in gov’t funding, CRA urges program expansion
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.
CRA welcomes strategic review of Australia’s R&D system
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has welcomed the release of a discussion paper from the panel conducting a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) system, expressing support for a deeper engagement in the consultation process.
CRA welcomes focus on industry-research collaboration in R&D review
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has applauded the launch of a review into the nation’s research and development (R&D) system, announced by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic.
Gov’t invests in 23 Cooperative Research projects to power Aussie innovation
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has expressed its support for the announcement by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, of 23 newly funded...
$1 billion investment in CRCs supercharges Australia’s net zero ambitions
Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has unveiled an independent study demonstrating the significant impact of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program in advancing Australia’s Net Zero goals.
CRA commends 2024 budget’s push for Australian innovation and research
In the latest Federal Budget for 2024, Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) has expressed its satisfaction with the government's emphasis on enhancing Australia's scientific and technological prowess.
Industry leaders commend launch of Australia’s $392M Industry Growth Program
Speakers at the National Innovation Policy Forum have expressed their support for the Australian government’s $392 million Industry Growth Program, officially launched on Monday, 27 November.
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