Tag: Ben Carroll

Jacinta Allen shuffles innovation out of Victorian cabinet

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Freshly-minted Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen has named her first ministry, shifting deputy Premier Ben Carroll from the Industry and Innovation portfolio to the dual responsibilities as Minister for Education...

Victorian manufacturing growth program grants announced

Posted on   |  by David McClure
Some 14 small and medium-sized manufacturers in Victoria have shared $3.2 million in state government con-investment grants through the Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program. The co-funded projects...

NTT Data loses myki deal to Conduent in $1.7bn shakeup

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
American business services provider Conduent will replace NTT Data as the operator of Victoria’s public transport ticketing system from December after securing a $1.7 billion contract to run and...

Victoria gets a new Industry and Innovation minister

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Victoria has a new Industry and Innovation minister in Ben Carroll, a lawyer and one-time staffer to former Labor senator and federal minister for broadband, communications and the digital...

$10m for Victorian SMEs targeting Hanwha contracts

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Victorian government will make $10 million available to the local defence supply chain to help them win contracts with South Korean giant Hanwha Defense Australia. The funding will...

Victoria makes space agency bid

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Victorian government has officially made its bid to host the Australian Space Agency, putting an emphasis on its advanced manufacturing and tech credentials. The state flagged its intention...

Space agency clears the tower

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australia’s first ever national space agency has officially launched in a major milestone for the burgeoning local sector. The Australian Space Agency lifted off on Sunday, with former CSIRO...

Vic joins space agency race

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Victoria has thrown its hat in the ring to host the Australian Space Agency, with the state government playing on its advanced manufacturing and science credentials. Victorian industry minister...