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Aug 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.
Aug 2022

2022 update to the List of critical technologies in the national interest: have your say

The 63 technologies identified in the list are current and emerging technologies with the capacity to significantly enhance or pose risk to our national interest.
Aug 2022

Celebrating National Science Week 2022

We’re celebrating National Science Week 2022 from Saturday, 13 August to Sunday, 21 August.

Celebrating measurement achievements

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National Measurement Institute

The 2022 Metrology Awards showcase Australia's measurement innovations across a range of fields

Get to know the winners
Aug 2022 National Measurement Institute

New compliance plan to build confidence in trade measurement

The National Measurement Institute's latest compliance plan helps support confidence in trade measurement.
Aug 2022 National Measurement Institute

Showcasing National Measurement Institute scientists this National Science Week

Hear from our experts about why science matters and what they love about working in measurement science.
Aug 2022 National Measurement Institute

2022 Metrology Awards: a special celebration for National Science Week

Join the National Measurement Institute online on 16 August to recognise outstanding achievements in measurement. Vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award through live voting.

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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 Critical Minerals Office

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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31 Aug 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.
5 Apr 2022

Updated regulations and principles for the R&D Tax Incentive

We’ve made some minor changes to the administration of the scheme.
25 Feb 2022

Country of Origin Labelling evaluation report released

We have evaluated the reforms made to the Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for food. We will not be making any major changes to the CoOL for food requirements at this time.
15 Jun 2021

New online tool makes hiring process simpler for small business

The Employment Contract Tool helps employers to confidently hire a new staff member and meet their obligations under Australia’s Fair Work system.

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Sep 2022

Australian Government to revitalise our science priorities

The Australian Government has announced plans to refresh Australia’s Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement.
Sep 2022

The state of STEM gender equity in 2022

We’ve updated the STEM Equity Monitor with the latest data on women and girls’ participation in STEM.
Sep 2022

National Quantum Advisory Committee to strengthen Australia’s quantum industry

The committee will provide expert advice to bolster Australia as a quantum leader.

Space and astronomy news

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Apr 2022 Australian Space Agency

G’day Moon: Australia’s boldest adventure yet

The Australian Space Agency’s new campaign to promote Australia’s first lunar mission.
Apr 2022 Australian Space Agency

Proposed changes to space and high power rocket activities: have your say

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Space (Launches and Returns) (General) Rules 2019 and Space (Launches and Returns) (High Power Rocket) Rules 2019.
Mar 2022 Australian Space Agency

Investment to help Australian businesses tap into India’s booming space industry

A $25 million expansion of the International Space Investment (ISI) initiative will unlock opportunities for Australian businesses and researchers to work with India’s space industry.
Mar 2022 Australian Space Agency

Keeping Australia’s space sector soaring

The Australian Government is cementing Australia as a leading space nation in the region, with a range of new investments and reforms.
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26 July 2021 Australian SKA Office

Commercialising technology developed for the Australian SKA Pathfinder

Quasar Satellite Technologies is commercialising multi-beam technology to meet booming demand for satellite ground stations. CSIRO developed the technology for its ASKAP radio telescope, a precursor to the SKA.
7 November 2018 Australian SKA Office

Designing receiver casings for the SKA Pathfinder

Case study from: Co-hosting the SKA telescope
7 November 2018 Australian SKA Office

Cloud computing for SKA data

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research has been investigating cloud computing for SKA data storage and processing capabilities.
7 November 2018 Australian SKA Office

SKA precursor helps track objects in Australian skies

Astronomers are partnering with industry to harness one of Australia’s two SKA precursor telescopes, the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA). The MWA will be used to detect and track satellites and space junk orbiting the earth, helping to evaluate the risk of collisions.
7 November 2018 Australian SKA Office

Prototyping a groundplane for the Australian SKA Pathfinder

The Commonwealth Science Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) worked with industry to prototype a groundplane for maintaining a low and stable temperature for the ASKAP Phased Array Feed.
7 November 2018 Australian SKA Office

Producing components for Australia’s SKA Pathfinder digital systems

Small industry worked with the Commonwealth Science Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to produce circuit boards and major components for Australia’s SKA Pathfinder digital systems.
7 November 2018 Australian SKA Office

Powering the SKA Low Frequency Aperture Array

Case study from: Co-hosting the SKA telescope
1 April 2018 Australian SKA Office

Pia Wadjarri School Trip

In August 2016, a group of schoolchildren from Pia Wadjarri School visited Canberra. Read more in this reconciliation case study.
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