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Dec 2024

Developing a National AI Capability Plan

We’re working on a plan to grow Australia’s AI capabilities, building on our comparative advantages.
Dec 2024 Offshore Decommissioning Directorate

New roadmap to scale up Australia’s offshore decommissioning industry

Australia’s Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap provides a pathway for governments, industry, workers, and the community to build a domestic industry.
Dec 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.
Nov 2024

New report highlights Australia’s progress as a quantum leader

The State of Australian Quantum report details achievements to date under the National Quantum Strategy.

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Jan 2025

New Green Aluminium Production Credit will support the transition to green metals

Green metals are a priority under the Future Made in Australia plan. An investment of $2 billion will help local production and the shift to net zero.
Jan 2025

$5.5 million to boost Australia’s quantum future

Round 2 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges in biosecurity, First Nations health, transport and logistics, and energy. Applications close 26 February.
Jan 2025

Plumbing the heart with BiVACOR

BiVACOR’s Total Artificial Heart could revolutionise how we treat heart failure, with OneVentures supporting the company’s goal.
Jan 2025

Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 2

The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the April to June 2025 quarter.
Jan 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).
Jan 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.
Dec 2024 Anti-Dumping Commission

New head of Anti-Dumping Commission appointed

The Australian Government has announced an experienced manufacturing advocate to lead the commission.
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20 January 2025

New Green Aluminium Production Credit will support the transition to green metals

Green metals are a priority under the Future Made in Australia plan. An investment of $2 billion will help local production and the shift to net zero.
20 November 2024

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation invests $40 million in manufacturing

This marks the start of the corporation’s investments in Australian industry.
23 October 2024 Office of National Rail Industry Coordination

New report proposes actions to align national standards for the rail industry

The Harmonisation of Rail Standards (HoS) Research Report suggests actions that will benefit Australia’s rail manufacturing industry.
11 September 2024

Battery Breakthrough: have your say

Your feedback is needed to shape the design of the Battery Breakthrough. Submissions can be made through Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and close 7 October 2024.
21 August 2024

Meet the advisory panel shaping our future green metals industry

The Industrial Decarbonisation and Green Metals Advisory Panel will help us lead in green metals production.
12 August 2024

Robotics, batteries and biomanufacturing among first Industry Growth Program grants

The Australian Government has awarded $7.4 million in funding from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
16 July 2024

New RNA Blueprint highlights medical manufacturing opportunities

RNA technologies offer opportunities for Australia to rebuild onshore advanced manufacturing, creating highly skilled jobs.
17 June 2024

Net zero sector plans for industry, resources and the built environment

We are developing plans to help major sectors transition to a net zero economy. These will support the Australian Government’s Net Zero Plan.
3 June 2024

Investments to position Australia as a world leader in green metals production

As part of the 2024-25 May Budget, the Australian Government announced it will invest in measures to help decarbonise iron, steel, alumina and aluminium.
31 May 2024

Building an Australian green metals industry: have your say

Tell us about barriers and opportunities to producing green metals in Australia. Consultation is open until 14 July 2024.
27 May 2024 Office of National Rail Industry Coordination

Finding rolling stock procurement projects just got easier

This data provides visibility of present and future rolling stock procurement across Australia.
21 May 2024

Charging Australia’s renewable future through the National Battery Strategy

The strategy outlines how Australia can leverage our advantages to build a successful domestic battery manufacturing industry and become a global leader in renewable energy. It also builds on critical minerals initiatives.