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Feb 2025
National Measurement Institute
Many pathways to a dream STEM career
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we ask National Measurement Institute (NMI) team members about their dream jobs.
Feb 2025
$4 million for cutting-edge science research projects in Australia and India
Round 16 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) invites projects addressing mutual challenges. Applications close 11 April 2025.
Feb 2025
Make new quantum connections in Japan
We’re seeking expressions of interest from Australian quantum technology companies to join a delegation to Expo 2025 Osaka in May. Applications close 3 March.
Feb 2025
National Measurement Institute
The Australian Government is reforming measurement legislation
Following the Measurement Law Review the government is drafting legislation.
Feb 2025
Funding for business and research collaborations to solve community and economic problems
Round 17 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants are now open. Applications close 20 March.
Feb 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New projects will be a stable source of critical minerals for Australia
Three new projects have received Major Project Status and will help produce critical minerals needed for green energy manufacturing.
Feb 2025
Nominations are open for the PM’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems!
The new prize recognises the contributions of Australian Indigenous knowledge systems to science, our nation and humanity. Applications close 18 March 2025.
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29 May 2024
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and the European Union partner up on critical minerals
Australia and the EU’s new bilateral agreement will open up new opportunities to work together on critical minerals to accelerate the transition to net zero.
8 March 2024
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and Canada to cooperate on critical minerals
Our two countries will work together to improve supply chain transparency and advocate for robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials in critical minerals markets.
14 February 2024
Critical Minerals Office
$40 million to support critical minerals projects in Australia
International Partnerships in Critical Minerals grants will provide co-funding for Australian projects. Applications now open.
8 January 2024
Critical Minerals Office
Critical minerals and rare earths research projects receive $22 million
The Australian Government is funding 3 innovative research projects through the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub.
16 December 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Updates to Australia’s Critical Minerals List
Australia has updated its list of critical minerals and created a new list of strategic materials.
6 October 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia drives global critical minerals policy at international summit
Ministers, industry leaders and civil society meet in Paris to galvanise action on global critical minerals supply chains.
3 October 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and France sign bilateral agreement on critical minerals
The Bilateral Dialogue on Critical Minerals signals stronger cooperation between the 2 countries.
27 July 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia’s Critical Minerals List: have your say
We want to hear your thoughts on updating our list of critical minerals. Submissions close 17 August 2023
20 June 2023
Critical Minerals Office
New Critical Minerals Strategy to shape Australia’s clean energy future
The strategy supports the transition to net zero while growing our critical minerals and downstream processing industries.
18 May 2023
Critical Minerals Office
13 projects awarded funding to grow our critical minerals industry
The Australian Government has awarded nearly $50 million worth of grants under the Critical Minerals Development Program.
11 April 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and Germany collaborate on critical minerals study
New study will support Australia’s commitment to achieve net zero by 2050.
4 April 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia and UK sign statement of intent to support critical minerals sector
Australia and the UK have agreed to develop international critical minerals supply chains and support net zero targets.