Tag: industry

Push for sovereign capability may enable rent-seeking: PC

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Productivity Commission has cast doubt on the effectiveness of greater ‘sovereign capability’ in boosting productivity and has advocated for increased liberalisation of trade to boost innovation diffusion. A...

Chalmers flags digital, GreenTech as productivity drivers

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Digital and CleanTech will be key to halting Australia’s relative productivity decline, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who has again called for the Productivity Commission to be reformed. Speaking...

Industry makes last attempt at online safety codes

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Online safety codes developed by the industry but rejected by the regulator have been redrafted and released for public consultation. It is the final chance for the industry to...

Manufacturing boost: $15b NRF bill passes the House

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The National Reconstruction Fund bill has passed the House of Representatives with the government supporting an amendment from the Greens that bans the $15 billion fund from investing in...

PM confident reconstruction fund bill will pass

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told Parliament he is confident the National Reconstruction Fund bill will pass, describing the landmark reform as “one of the biggest ever investments in...

Govt formally embarks on STEM diversity review

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The multi-stage consultation process on the federal government’s Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review has begun, with panel chair Sally-Ann Williams imploring industry and society to join in the...

RDTI claims return to pre-pandemic levels

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The value of claims through the research and development tax incentive (RDTI) scheme’s non-refundable tax offset is estimated to return to pre-pandemic levels this financial year. The non-refundable tax...

Port of Newcastle, Macquarie hydrogen hub canned

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A green hydrogen and ammonia production joint venture between the Port of Newcastle, Macquarie Capital, and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group has been cancelled, releasing a $41 million federal grant...
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