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Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) releases 2022–23 annual report
Find out about IISA’s activities and performance over the last financial year.
Nov 2023
Our 2023 APS Employee Census results
The 2023 APS Employee Census results are in. The census collects workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
New insights on barriers to innovation highlight Australia’s missing band of medium-sized businesses
Improving Australia’s capacity to be resilient and to grow the economy requires more innovative small businesses scaling up.
Nov 2023
Methane abatement technology projects receive $4.35 million
The Australian Government is supporting methane abatement technologies as part of Australia's transition to net zero.
Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) report highlights barriers to collaboration and commercialisation
Find out about the challenges Australian businesses face and ideas to remove those barriers.
Nov 2023
Industry Growth Program launches advisory service
The Industry Growth Program is officially open for business. Start-ups and innovative small-to-medium businesses can now apply for expert advice on getting their ideas to market.
Nov 2023
Country of origin labelling for seafood is coming to hospitality
Consumer ministers have voted to introduce mandatory seafood labelling in hospitality venues.
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16 November 2023
Office of National Rail Industry Coordination
Rail manufacturing set to get Australia rolling
Australia’s rolling stock manufacturing sector employs nearly 6,000 people and contributes millions to our economy. But it could be much bigger.
16 November 2023
Office of National Rail Industry Coordination
Getting our rail manufacturing industry back on track
We’ve developed a strategy with stakeholders to grow Australia’s rail manufacturing sector.
3 November 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
Launching the National Reconstruction Fund website
Visit nrf.gov.au for updates from the NRF Corporation.
25 October 2023
Getting ready for the Osaka World Expo 2025
Our department will contribute to the Australian presence at the next World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
19 September 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.
21 August 2023
Understanding our RNA potential: have your say
Have your say on the challenges and opportunities for Australia’s RNA sector. Submissions close 16 October 2023.
9 August 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) board appointments announced
The Australian Government has announced a chair and 8 board members for the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).
28 July 2023
$385 million in grants finalised for Australian manufacturing
The Australian Government has finalised contracts for $385 million in project grants under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative Collaboration Stream.
28 June 2023
Office of National Rail Industry Coordination
National Rail Manufacturing Plan appointments to lead change in the rail manufacturing industry
The National Rail Manufacturing Advocate and Rail Industry Innovation Council will work closely with the Office of National Rail Industry Coordination.
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.
30 March 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passes through Parliament
The Bill establishes the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
3 February 2023
National Battery Strategy: have your say
We are seeking feedback on how to boost Australia’s battery industries. Consultation closes 17 March 2023.