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Jul 2025 Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New clean energy and resource projects awarded major project status
Two new projects, one in silica mining and the other in carbon capture and storage, will boost Australia’s clean energy future. -
Jul 2025
Clearer labelling for seafood in hospitality settings is here
Hospitality businesses can start labelling the origin of seafood dishes in line with new consumer labelling laws. -
Jul 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 4
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the October to December 2025 quarter. -
Jun 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resources and energy exports set to soften amid trade uncertainties
We have released updated forecasts for Australia’s commodity exports in the June 2025 edition of the Resources and energy quarterly (REQ). -
Jun 2025
The Australian Government is reviewing gas market regulation
The Gas Market Review will examine the key instruments for securing domestic gas supply. Submissions are open until 15 August 2025. -
Jun 2025
Remake of the OPGGS (Safety) Regulations to improve worker safety
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2024 came into effect on 12 June 2025. -
Jun 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre
AI is driving growth in jobs, research and innovation across Australia
Australia’s 2025 Artificial intelligence ecosystem report analyses current growth and opportunities across industries.
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10 January 2025
Innovative crop harvester, faba bean and firefighting robot projects get IGP grants
The Australian Government has awarded over $26.5 million in grant funding to date from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP). -
9 January 2025
Dr Cathy Foley ends term as Australia's Chief Scientist
Dr Cathy Foley ended her tenure as Australia’s Chief Scientist on 31 December 2024. Learn about the work and achievements of Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist. -
17 December 2024 National Artificial Intelligence Centre
Exploring AI adoption in Australian businesses
More Australian businesses are using AI according to data collected by Fifth Quadrant’s business sentiment tracker. -
17 December 2024
Australia and Singapore agree to continue AI cooperation
The 2 countries have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help progress the safe and responsible uptake of AI. -
17 December 2024
Australia supports collaborative AI research through GPAI Belgrade Declaration
Australia joins the annual Summit of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) under a new integrated partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). -
17 December 2024
$6 million to boost international science and technology collaboration
The Australian Government announces successful recipients of Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) round 1 funding. -
13 December 2024
$1.43 million for safe drinking water, wine packaging and energy efficiency in commercial fishing
Innovative solutions funded through the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) Renewables and Low Emissions round. -
13 December 2024
Developing a National AI Capability Plan
We’re working on a plan to grow Australia’s AI capabilities, building on our comparative advantages. -
11 December 2024
Innovative Aussie startups pitch to corporations and venture capitalists in Japan
A record number of 33 Australian companies participated at the 2024 Innovation Leaders Summit (ILS) in Tokyo last week. -
11 December 2024
Meet our new STEM superstars
Science and Technology Australia (STA) announce 60 amazing women and non-binary people to be the latest Superstars of STEM. -
2 December 2024
Examining Australia’s research and development (R&D) system
We’re undertaking a strategic examination of our R&D system to strengthen its alignment with government priorities and improve outcomes. Read about our expert panel and Terms of Reference. -
29 November 2024 Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) releases 2023-24 annual report
Find out about IISA’s activities and performance over the last financial year.