Media Releases
The Australian Government has announced $15.9 million in new grants for 17 successful projects that are supporting more women to study and build careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Australian researchers can today apply for a share of $6 million in grants to support research collaborations with their counterparts in India.
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic today announced that Round 24 of the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) grants program had opened for application.
Joint media release with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, and Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, the Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP
The Albanese and Andrews Governments today joined Wellington Shire Council, local community members and industry to formally declare the Bass Strait off Gippsland as Australia’s first offshore wind zone.
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has appointed a National Robotics Strategy Advisory Committee to help guide Australia’s strategy for emerging automation technologies.
Joint media release with Treasurer, The Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, and the Minister for Resources, the Hon Madeleine King MP
Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP
The Albanese Government is taking action to limit the worst impacts of the forecast gas price increases in order to protect Australian households, industry and manufacturers, save jobs, and ensure a stable and well-functioning wholesale gas market with adequate domestic supply at reasonable prices.
The Minister for Industry and Science has welcomed publication of a report on Australia’s silicon industry, which suggests pathways to help the industry develop from mining and processing through to the manufacture and export of photo voltaic (PV) solar panels.
Joint media release with Western Australia Deputy Premier Roger Cook
Construction is commencing on the world’s largest radio telescope today.
Joint media release with the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Finance, Senator Katy Gallagher
The Albanese Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to establish the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, a key election commitment.
Australia has its first female astronaut, with University of New South Wales alumna Dr Meganne Christian selected as part of the European Space Agency’s 2022 astronaut class.