Tag: Ed Husic

A ‘Future Made in Australia’ begins: Albanese

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The government’s flagship industry policy passed the Parliament on Wednesday, locking in a $15 billion manufacturing fund Anthony Albanese says will deliver both sovereign capabilities as well as an...

Huge renewable storage leap needed to make net-zero: CSIRO

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Renewable energy storage will need significant investment if Australia is to meet its net-zero emissions target, according to the CSIRO, which has predicted a potential 14-fold increase in required...

Govt’s tech advisory council finalising AI plan

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The experts charged with providing the Prime Minister with advice on technology have been examining artificial intelligence and a potential government response for the last month, with findings expected...

National Quantum Strategy won’t be raining dollars

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Federal Industry minister Ed Husic has dampened expectations of a big pool of new money being attached to the looming National Quantum Strategy, saying the government is taking a...

Indigenous scientist Alex Brown appointed to CSIRO board

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Professor Alex Brown has been appointed to the CSIRO board of directors, becoming the first Indigenous scientist to serve on the national science agency’s board and the Albanese government’s...

Husic opens door to innovation metrics response

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A buried report on improving innovation measurement and policy decisions may yet receive a government response, with Industry minister Ed Husic on Wednesday saying he is “absolutely happy to...

Rover builders revealed as NASA leaders charm Aus space sector

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
High ranking officials from America’s space program have called for deeper ties with Australia, including Australian astronauts flying on United States’ missions, during a rare visit this week that...

Australia’s AI policy, programs on ice

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Albanese government is still weighing its approach to regulating and funding artificial intelligence, including keeping a now year-old consultation on the back burner and pausing or scrapping grant...
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