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Sep 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
What’s on at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in October school holidays
Our October school holiday program will run from Saturday 30 September through to Sunday 15 October.
Sep 2023
Grant funding to bring AI and emerging technology graduate students into regions
The Next Generation Graduates Program grants give business and industry support to work with talented Honours, Masters and PhD students. Applications for this round open until 16 October.
Sep 2023
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2024 quarter 1
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the January to March 2024 quarter.
Sep 2023
PhD scholarship opportunities for Australian graduates in quantum
The Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program is supporting students to develop cutting-edge skills through a PhD. Applications open until 9 October.
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.
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28 September 2023
PhD scholarship opportunities for Australian graduates in quantum
The Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program is supporting students to develop cutting-edge skills through a PhD. Applications open until 9 October.
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.
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.
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.
5 October 2022
National Quantum Strategy proposed framework: have your say
Share your feedback on a proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy. Submissions are welcome until 5 November 2022.
26 September 2022
National Quantum Advisory Committee to strengthen Australia’s quantum industry
The committee will provide expert advice to bolster Australia as a quantum leader.
22 August 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.
8 April 2022
Australia’s vision for quantum
Quantum is an emerging technology with the potential to improve our lives and grow Australia’s economy. Watch our quantum introduction video to learn more.
17 November 2021
New investment in Australia’s quantum technology industry
The Australian Government is investing in a Quantum Commercialisation Hub and a National Quantum Strategy to further develop Australia’s quantum technology industry.
20 May 2020
National Measurement Institute
Quantum physicist and Defence scientist take out top awards on World Metrology Day
NMI Prize and Barry Inglis Medal winners announced on World Metrology Day.