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2020
Onshore manufacturing agreement for COVID-19 vaccines
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7 September 2020
Australians will have free access to two locally made products should trials prove successful.
A new Australian geographical indication right? Have your say
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4 September 2020
The Australian Government is consulting on the possible development of a new Australian GI right as part of negotiations for the Australia European Union Free Trade Agreement. Consultation closes 30 November.
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith continues as Women in STEM Ambassador
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4 September 2020
Professor Harvey-Smith has made a substantial contribution to addressing gender inequities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
APPEA 2020 Acreage Release webinar now available
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2 September 2020
The on-demand webinar walks you through the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: March 2020 quarterly update
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31 August 2020
A reduction in petrol and jet fuel use due to COVID-19 has contributed to a drop in Australia’s emissions, according to preliminary estimates for the June quarter.