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Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
New space antenna set to transform Australian satellite communications
The University of Tasmania, in partnership with the Australian Space Agency, has unveiled a new sophisticated communications antenna. This major infrastructure will allow new research and commercial opportunities fo...
Feb 2023
Australian Space Agency
Wearable sock to improve human spaceflight health
The University of Canberra has created a wearable sock to counter the effects of microgravity on the human body. This innovation could reduce risk of injuries for astronauts, athletes and older persons.
Jan 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
"Twinkle little star”: Early Space Tracking in Australia
Join us in-centre or online on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at 2pm ACDST
Jan 2023
$44 million in grants to support industry-led research projects
Round 13 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant funding will support 19 projects across Australia.
Jan 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.
Jan 2023
$15.9 million to strengthen women in STEM careers
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant program awards $15.9 million in grants to strengthen women in STEM careers.
Jan 2023
Apply now for Australia-India collaborative research grants
Round 15 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is now open for projects in priority areas.
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5 April 2022
Updated regulations and principles for the R&D Tax Incentive
We’ve made some minor changes to the administration of the scheme.
1 April 2022
Board of Taxation review of the R&D Tax Incentive dual agency administration model
The review provides valuable insights into ways to enhance the administration of the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive.
20 January 2022
R&D Tax Incentive draft determination for clinical trials: have your say
We’d like your feedback on the R&D Tax Incentive’s draft determination for clinical trials. The determination will facilitate biotechnology R&D registration through existing government clinical trial systems. Submissions close on 17 February 2022.
30 November 2021
ANAO report on the administration of the R&D Tax Incentive
Read the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) performance audit report.
27 August 2021
Industry Research and Development review: have your say
The Industry Research and Development regulations and decision-making principles will sunset next year. We are consulting on proposed amendments until 9 September 2021.
28 September 2020
Research and Development Tax Incentive: have your say
We want to improve how people engage with the Research and Development Tax Incentive. Have your say in our customer experience survey before 11 October.