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Jun 2026

AI Accelerator round to drive commercialisation across Australia

Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants round 28 will be an AI Accelerator funding round. We’ve released details to help the AI industry and researchers plan their collaborations.
Jun 2026 National Measurement Institute

Interim fuel audit results released from national fuel checks

Our interim fuel audit results show most retailers are doing the right thing, and that we take action to make sure drivers get the fuel they pay for.
Jun 2026 National Measurement Institute

Supporting fair measurement in online marketplaces

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) helps online retailers make sure measuring tools sold online are accurate and fair.
Jun 2026

$1.3 million to strengthen science, technology and innovation partnerships with Vietnam

The Australia-Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Initiative (AVSTICI) is funding new and renewable technologies, blue economy and recycling projects. Applications close 20 July 2026.
Jun 2026

Summary of submissions on Otway Basin offshore petroleum acreage release now available

We have published a report on submissions we received during consultation on new offshore petroleum acreage areas.
Jun 2026

Horizon Europe negotiations have wrapped up

Australia is a step closer to accessing the world’s largest research and innovation program.
May 2026

Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme draft design framework: have your say

We are seeking further feedback on how the reservation scheme will operate. Consultation is open until 30 June 2026.

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