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Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Historic NASA trip to Australia
The two most senior people from NASA led a delegation in Australia during the week of 20 March.
Mar 2023
It’s a wrap on Science Meets Parliament for 2023
A wrap-up of Australia’s most powerful event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians that took place in Canberra between 7-23 March.
Mar 2023
Australian hypersonic spaceplane technology ready for export to the USA
An Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic spaceplanes has landed a prestigious US Department of Defense contract.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
National Indigenous Space Academy launched
A new space internship program will give Indigenous Australian university students the opportunity to study at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.
Mar 2023
National Measurement Institute
Trade measurement inspectors visit meat, poultry and seafood retailers across Australia
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Trade Measurement Inspectors are out in force this week undertaking a major compliance audit of meat, poultry and seafood retailers.
Mar 2023
National Science Week grants for primary and secondary schools: apply now
The Australian Science Teachers Assocation (ASTA) has been provided $980,000 to deliver National Science Week grants and teaching resources over the next few years. Apply now for 2023 funding.
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7 February 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program: virtual information session replay
We’ve published a recording and transcript of the virtual information session for the Critical Minerals Development Program that took place on 25 January 2023.
17 January 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
2 December 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Have your say on the future of Australia’s critical minerals
We are seeking responses to a discussion paper that will help shape a new strategy for Australia’s critical minerals. Have your say by 3 February 2023.
21 October 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Our commitment to developing Australia’s critical minerals sector
The Critical Minerals Development Program will develop our local industry and support our transition to net zero.
21 October 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Strategy refresh: register your interest
Register your interest in the refresh of Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy by 2 December 2022.
23 September 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Critical minerals projects receive $50 million
The Australian Government has committed $50 million to the critical minerals industry.
7 July 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.
6 April 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Accelerator Initiative guidelines: have your say
Have your say on draft grant opportunity guidelines for the Critical Minerals Accelerator Initiative. Submissions close 6 May 2022.
4 April 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Strategically significant government loan enables development of Australia’s first fully integrated...
The government has announced another loan through the Critical Minerals Facility to continue supporting Australian projects.
16 March 2022
Critical Minerals Office
New strategy to grow our critical minerals sector
Australia is set to become a critical minerals powerhouse by 2030 under the Critical Minerals Strategy.
11 March 2021
Critical Minerals Office
Catch up on CMFO activities
Staff from the Critical Minerals Facilitation Office have been out and about (virtually), contributing to the national and international conversation on critical minerals.
26 October 2020
Critical Minerals Office
New Critical Minerals Prospectus showcases investment opportunities
The government has released a new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus to boost investment in critical minerals projects.