Tag: Ed Husic

Foreign companies with Aust operations will be eligible for NRF

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Foreign companies will be eligible for investments, loans and guarantees through the National Reconstruction Fund, Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has confirmed, following last week’s launch of the...

Search begins for quantum growth centre operator

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The federal government has begun accepting pitches from quantum computing companies to establish the Australian Centre for Quantum Growth, almost six months after the initiative was funded. A grant...

Labor-led committee calls for manufacturing commissioner

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A Labor-controlled parliamentary committee has recommended that a National Advanced Manufacturing Commissioner be appointed to promote ‘sovereign, smart, sustainable’ domestic manufacturing. The national role would facilitate nationwide advanced manufacturing...

It’s time to call in the (technology transfer) professionals

Posted on   |  by Natalie Chapman and Warren Bradey
Earlier this year, Industry and Science minister Ed Husic stated that he wants Australia to have a high-performing innovation ecosystem where universities, research institutes, government agencies and big corporations...

Ed Husic all quiet on the quantum EoI front

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has declined to comment on reports of a ‘secret’ process designed to accelerate Australia’s acquisition of a quantum computer, saying instead that he...

Govt uses ‘secret’ EOI in search for quantum computer

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government has quietly approached a small number of local and foreign quantum computing firms for information about their offerings as part of an accelerated plan to acquire...

Australia and UK sign quantum collaboration commitment

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a joint statement on quantum technologies aimed at enhancing each country’s industry capabilities through improved market access and knowledge sharing. The agreement...

The AI enigma: Marles and Husic at Bletchley Park

Posted on   |  by James Riley
President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI regulation announced on Monday in the US fairly gazumped the Global AI Safety Summit being hosted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak...