Media Releases
Joint media release with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, The Hon Chris Bowen MP
The outlook for Australia’s resources and energy exports remains positive despite softening commodity prices. Strong investment in Australia’s major resource and energy projects is expected to see continued growth in the sector in the next few years.
The Albanese Government has today updated the list of critical minerals deemed essential to the nation’s energy and security requirements, also releasing a new Strategic Materials List of commodities and plans to scope the creation of Strategic Critical Minerals Hubs around the country.
The Albanese Government has today announced a $127 million investment in research centres to cut emissions in the agriculture sector and eliminate plastic waste.
A new program to support Australian businesses adopt and integrate Artificial Intelligence safely into their work practices has been launched by the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic today.
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced three new appointments to the Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) Board.
The Albanese Government has unlocked $18.5 million in funding to establish the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth to support the growth of the nation’s quantum workforce and build relationships with key international counterparts.
Joint media release with the Minister for Finance, the Hon Katy Gallagher
Today, the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund can begin investing in growing Australia’s industrial capabilities to create the secure, well-paid jobs of the future.
The Australian Government is investing more than $4 million in new research to help lower methane emissions from resources projects and to help Australia achieve net zero by 2050.
The Albanese Government has officially opened the $392 million Industry Growth Program to help start-ups and small businesses commercialise and grow their companies.