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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.
Jan 2025
Removing barriers for staff with disabilities
Our accessible workplace includes access to assistive technology and hearing loops available at reception areas.
Jan 2025
Professor Tony Haymet appointed as Australia's Chief Scientist
World-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur will be Australia’s next Chief Scientist.
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23 August 2024
Joint Statement from the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council and Building Ministers’ Meeti...
The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) and Building Minister’s Meeting (BMM) held a joint meeting on 23 August 2024.
21 June 2024
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué June 2024
Commonwealth, state, and territory Building Ministers met today to confirm their commitment to climate resilience and discuss measures to assist the transition to net zero in the built environment.
22 March 2024
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué March 2024
Building Ministers made three significant decisions during the March session of the Building Ministers Meeting.
20 October 2023
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué October 2023
Commonwealth, State and Territory Building Ministers met today to discuss the next iteration of the National Construction Code and feedback received from industry.
9 June 2023
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué June 2023
Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers met today to ensure Australia’s buildings are fit for the changing climate and to discuss the issues facing the building industry.
26 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.
28 March 2022
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué March 2022
Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers met today to discuss residential energy efficiency and building readiness for emerging technologies and accessible housing provisions for the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) and the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) Strategic Plan 2022.
26 November 2021
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué November 2021
Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers met today to discuss ongoing building and construction sector reform, including discussion of the Building Confidence National Framework.
30 April 2021
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué April 2021
Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers met today to consider next steps on options to increase Australia’s stock of accessible housing and progress with the Building Confidence Reforms, including the National Registration Framework.
27 November 2020
Building Ministers' Meeting Communiqué: November 2020
Building Ministers met in November to discuss the important work the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is undertaking to support building and construction sector reform. Ministers agreed to the next steps to take this work forward.
23 April 2020
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué April 2020
The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) met in late April to discuss the impacts of the current COVID-19 crisis on the building and construction industry, and agree the way forward for the design, construction and certification of complex buildings. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) updated Ministers on the key achievements with implementing the recommendations in the Building Confidence Report.
13 December 2019
Building Ministers’ Forum: Communiqué December 2019
The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) met today in Canberra to discuss progress and agree next steps with the suite of important national building reforms underway. Ministers acknowledged the extensive work done since they last met on 18 July but agreed there is more to be done.