Tag: Ed Husic

Govt opens consultation on capitalising on RNA capability

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government is considering further support for parts of the RNA sector after helping establish the southern hemisphere’s first commercial mRNA manufacturing capability in Melbourne. The Industry department...

Australia must respond to our changed strategic circumstances

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The landmark National Reconstruction Fund is a significant achievement for the Albanese government. But since it was unveiled, the goalposts have shifted dramatically and it is no longer enough....

AI Act needed to protect human rights: HRC

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia urgently needs an AI Act and a dedicated regulator, the Australian Human Rights Commission is warning, two years after its landmark research with similar recommendations was ignored by...

‘Could not deliver’: Husic defends MMI grants decision

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Industry minister Ed Husic has defended his department’s decision to withdraw $442 million in grants announced under the former government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative, saying tough “decisions had to be...

Industry dept cancels $440m in MMI grants

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Almost half the grants offered under the largest stream of the former Morrison government’s flagship manufacturing grants program have been withdrawn by the federal Industry department. In a $440...