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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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15 September 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.
25 August 2023
Open address data for better services
Geoscape's Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) contains the details (including latitude and longitude) of every physical address in Australia. Updated datasets at August 2023 now available.
8 August 2023
Quantum industry growth programs: have your say
We are seeking feedback on new initiatives to grow Australia’s quantum sector. Have your say at an online workshop in August and September.
27 July 2023
Join our virtual town hall on responsible AI
We’re hosting a panel and public conversation on 31 July.
20 July 2023
New grant to help reduce emissions in Australia’s resources industry
We are seeking applications for the Resources Methane Abatement Fund grant to advance new priority technologies that reduce and remove methane. Applications close 16 August.
7 June 2023
Growing Australia’s quantum industry: webinar
We ran a webinar on Wednesday 14 June to hear Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, break down the Australian Government’s $60 million quantum initiatives. You can now watch the recording.
1 June 2023
Responsible AI in Australia: have your say
We want to hear your views on how the Australian Government can support the safe and responsible use of AI. Submissions close 4 August 2023.
26 May 2023
Almost $5 million in grants to support innovative RegTech solutions
Five Australian companies share $4,999,340 in grants from the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII). Funding is from the BRII Regulatory Technology (RegTech) round.
19 May 2023
Australia’s vision and priorities for critical technologies
The Critical Technologies Statement is now available. It shows how the government supports critical technologies and will seize their opportunities while managing the risks.
12 May 2023
Investments to grow Australia’s critical technologies industries
As part of the 2023-24 May Budget, the Australian Government has announced $101.2 million to support businesses to integrate quantum and artificial intelligence technologies into their operations.
3 May 2023
Australia’s first National Quantum Strategy
The National Quantum Strategy shows how Australia will take advantage of quantum technology opportunities to grow our industry.
13 April 2023
$4.6 million in grants to boost quantum education and collaboration
The Australian Government has awarded CSIRO and Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) $4.6 million in grants to continue strengthening Australia's world-leading quantum capabilities.