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Sep 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
The ‘Infinite’ Nature of Space
Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre as we explore Nature on Earth and in Space in this special presentation and Q&A. In-centre and streaming online on Sunday, 8 October 2023.
Sep 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Create4Adelaide art workshops
Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre for an artist-led tutorial workshop to produce an space inspired artwork for the environment. Free workshops for different ages in September and October 2023.
Sep 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) holds first board meeting
The meeting marks the NRF Board’s first official act – establishing the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
Sep 2023
Training available to support Australians setting international critical technology standards
We are supporting Australian technical experts setting international technical standards to shape the design, development and use of critical technologies. Apply to join our first session on 17 October by 8 October.
Sep 2023
Building an offshore decommissioning industry: have your say
We’re developing a roadmap on how we approach decommissioning Australia’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure over coming decades. Give feedback on our issues paper by 20 October.
Sep 2023
Australia’s draft National Science and Research Priorities: have your say
Have your say on the long-term vision for Australia’s science system. Consultation open until 29 September 2023.
Sep 2023
Australian Space Agency
Competition to name Australia’s lunar rover
Australians have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name an Aussie-built rover that will go to the Moon.
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21 April 2023
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Canberra is helping ACT companies find work
ICN Canberra is helping businesses win contracts on major government and civil projects nationally across the defence, construction, mining, oil and gas, rail and manufacturing sectors.
19 December 2022
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
Offshore windfarm development awarded Major Project Status
The Australian Government has awarded the Star of the South windfarm Major Project Status. This provides the project with tailored facilitation services to assist with and navigate regulatory challenges.
21 November 2022
Evaluating Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policy
We’re undertaking an impact evaluation of AIP policy. We’re examining the AIP policy’s effectiveness in meeting its intended objectives, including its impacts and outcomes.
31 August 2022
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Tasmania is helping Tasmanian companies find work
The network is helping Tasmanian businesses win contracts on major government and civil projects across the defence, construction, mining, oil and gas, rail and manufacturing sectors.
19 July 2021
Industry Capability Network (ICN) launches new gateway to boost Australian industry
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited has relaunched the ICN Gateway. If you’re an SME looking to expand your business, register your details on ICN Gateway.
26 February 2021
Local industry capability register for Melbourne, SE Queensland and Townsville
Local industry capability register on the way for Melbourne, SE Queensland and Townsville businesses.
18 January 2019
Australian Industry Participation Authority
Report on the review of the Australian Jobs Act
We have released a report that reviews the operation of the Jobs Act, which requires developers of major projects worth $500 million or more to provide opportunities for Australian industry.