Author: Joseph Brookes

Govt’s $1.3 billion manufacturing grants shortlisted for audit

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The administration of $1.3 billion in grants from the Coalition’s flagship manufacturing program could come under the audit office’s microscope after being listed as a potential investigation next year,...

Acting ARC CEO Judi Zielke made permanent

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Judi Zielke’s acting chief executive role at the Australian Research Council has been converted into a permanent position with a five-year term announced by the government on Saturday, a...

Ziggy Switkowski lands $4bn research infrastructure plan

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An expert working group has finalised a decade-long strategic plan for Australia’s national research infrastructure, calling for continued secure funding and expansion into new areas, as well as more...

Defence innovation review gathers dust as money flows

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The federal government on Thursday announced nine new Defence Innovation Hub contracts together worth $19 million for companies developing technologies ranging from advanced radar and cameras to cheap “swarming”...

Govt rejects call to tighten foreign investment conditions

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The federal government has formally rejected a recommendation to tighten the rules around foreign investments, despite a Senate committee hearing evidence voluntary undertakings are being flouted by overseas companies....

PM won’t commit to build nuclear subs locally

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will not commit to building Australia’s nuclear powered submarines locally, saying any industry development considerations will be trumped by the need to acquire the capability...