Author: Brandon How

Govt to appoint NRF board ‘very soon’: Husic

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The independent board that will have the final say on investments through the Albanese government’s flagship $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is close to being appointed. Industry and science...

A ‘leap forward’: Critical Minerals Strategy surfaces

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The federal government has earmarked $500 million for critical minerals projects under its new Critical Minerals Strategy, which will also seek to streamline the environmental approval process and update...

WA names finalists for $5m medtech challenge

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The Western Australian government has named the 10 finalists that will compete in a $5 million digital health challenge that attracted almost 100 submissions from across the world. Jointly...

Husic wants AI regulation ‘fit for Australian purpose’

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As the European Union moves to legislate the world’s first Artificial Intelligence Act, Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has stressed the need for Australia’s regulatory regime to be...

Yeast-produced feed additives on road to commercialisation

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Bioengineering startup Number 8 Bio’s microorganisms could greatly scale the feed additive production process, cutting livestock greenhouse gas emissions and boosting productivity. CSIRO spin-out Future Feed holds the patent...

Recharge Industries shifts focus to UK gigafactory

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Geelong-based Recharge Industries is recommitting its staff to the development of its British factory, while planning approval for its proposed Australian development remains unsubmitted. The firm currently employs 160...

$60m Budget boost for Qld’s cyber unit

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Queensland’s cybersecurity unit has received a significant funding boost in the 2023 state Budget, with the government to pump almost $60 million into the office over the next four...