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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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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
30 June 2023
Team Australia at the 2023 World Mining Congress
We led a whole-of-government presence at the 2023 World Mining Congress in Brisbane, highlighting government support for the resources sector.
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.
25 May 2023
Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre grant: expression of interest
We are running a competitive grant process to select an entity to deliver the new centre. Grant guidelines are now available. We are accepting expressions of interest.
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.
17 May 2023
Australian Space Agency
Agile space tech leader pioneers fast-track method to search for critical minerals
An Aussie-designed mining solution is reducing environmental impact and using satellites to bring unprecedented efficiency. “ExoSphere” is Fleet Space Technologies’ answer to locating critical minerals on Earth.
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.
7 February 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program: virtual information session replay
We’ve published a recording and transcript of the virtual information session for the Critical Minerals Development Program that took place on 25 January 2023.
17 January 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open
Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
6 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: virtual consultation sessions
Registrations for virtual consultation sessions are now closed. Watch the virtual consultation presentation.
1 December 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.