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Sep 2022
PERUMIN to showcase Australia’s METS industry
The Australian Government is supporting our mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector at Peru’s annual mining conference.
Sep 2022
Critical minerals projects receive $50 million
The Australian Government has committed $50 million to the critical minerals industry.
Jul 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Delegation visit marks first milestone in Australia–India critical minerals partnership
The Critical Minerals Facilitation Office arranged the visit under the Australia–India Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.
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6 October 2022
Future You STEM careers website launched
Future You is an evidence-based website that aims to inspire children towards a career in STEM.
5 October 2022
National Quantum Strategy proposed framework: have your say
Share your feedback on a proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy. Submissions are welcome until 5 November 2022.
4 October 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic is making more young people interested in STEM
38% of young people have reconsidered their study and career options as a direct result of COVID-19.
4 October 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resource and energy exports forecast to reach $450 billion
Australia’s resource and energy exports are forecast to reach a new record of $450 billion in 2022–23, boosted by global energy shortages and the lower Australian dollar
4 October 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
World space week event: space and sustainability virtual student panel
The theme of World Space Week is space and sustainability.
30 September 2022
Startup Year: kickstarting the next generation of Australian entrepreneurs
Have your say on the development of the Startup Year program – a joint initiative between our department and the Department of Education. Consultations close 15 November 2022.
30 September 2022
New head of Questacon appointed
Sydney science and conservation leader Jo White has been appointed the Director of Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre.
29 September 2022
Government announces extra gas supply to avoid shortfall forecast
The Australian Government has secured gas supply commitments from the east coast gas exporters.
28 September 2022
A perspective on the financial system through COVID and beyond
Secretary Quinn delivered the Shann Memorial Lecture at the University of Western Australia
27 September 2022
Australian Government to revitalise our science priorities
The Australian Government has announced plans to refresh Australia’s Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement.
26 September 2022
National Quantum Advisory Committee to strengthen Australia’s quantum industry
The committee will provide expert advice to bolster Australia as a quantum leader.
26 September 2022
PERUMIN to showcase Australia’s METS industry
The Australian Government is supporting our mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector at Peru’s annual mining conference.