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Sep 2022
PERUMIN to showcase Australia’s METS industry
The Australian Government is supporting our mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector at Peru’s annual mining conference.
Sep 2022
Critical minerals projects receive $50 million
The Australian Government has committed $50 million to the critical minerals industry.
Jul 2022
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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.
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30 September 2022
Startup Year: kickstarting the next generation of Australian entrepreneurs
Have your say on the development of the Startup Year program – a joint initiative between our department and the Department of Education. Consultations close 15 November 2022.
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.
28 August 2022
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué August 2022
Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers met today to discuss upgraded energy efficiency provisions for residential buildings, implementation and transition timeframes for the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC), the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) Business Plan, funding and Intergovernmental Agreement, and Board Appointments.
15 August 2022
Government and business partner to establish mRNA production in Australia
The Australian Government, Moderna and the Victorian Government have finalised partnership arrangements to establish an mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility at Monash University in Melbourne.
8 July 2022
Trans-Tasman Innovation and Growth Award winners announced
The award winners showcase some of the best examples of innovation, collaboration and growth across Australian and New Zealand emerging businesses. Read more about the awards and our sponsorship.
5 April 2022
Updated regulations and principles for the R&D Tax Incentive
We’ve made some minor changes to the administration of the scheme.