Media Releases
Funding to advance new scientific and technological developments
21 May 2018
The Turnbull Government has launched two new research projects to advance Australia’s knowledge and expertise in the emerging areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Public consultation commences on Australia’s measurement laws
21 May 2018
Australians are being asked for their views on how to modernise the national measurement system as part of the Australian Government’s measurement law review.
Celebrating Australian excellence in measurement research
21 May 2018
University of Adelaide’s Professor Derek Abbott has been awarded the 2018 Barry Inglis Prize for excellence in measurement research by the Australian Government’s National Measurement Institute (NMI).
National review of security of payment laws final report released
21 May 2018
Turnbull Government today released the final report of the Review of Security of Payment Laws, undertaken by Mr John Murray AM, a specialist in resolving building contract disputes and security of payment legislation.
Helping Northern Australian farmers export to Asia
18 May 2018
The Australian Government has announced a $259,000 investment by the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Developing Northern Australia to improve farmers’ ability to export agricultural produce to Asia.
Artificial heart technology gets federal funding
17 May 2018
The Turnbull Government is helping to fund a revolutionary artificial heart technology that has the potential to save the lives of millions of people worldwide who cannot access heart transplants.
Long-term action to support girls and women in STEM
16 May 2018
The Turnbull Government is committed to increasing the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers
North Queensland's agricultural industry set to transform
16 May 2018
The Australian Government has announced a $250,000 investment by the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Developing Northern Australia to transform North Queensland’s agricultural sector, stimulating jobs and economic growth across the North.
NAIF makes its first investment in the Northern Territory
16 May 2018
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s first investment in the Northern Territory will help expansion of an aquaculture business, creating regional jobs and helping meet increased demand for seafood.
Research plan to boost families, businesses and farmers
15 May 2018
Tackling cancer, boosting farm crops, cyber security and better management of the Great Barrier Reef are just some of the benefits set to flow from a landmark research investment strategy revealed by the Turnbull Government.