A Defence Industry Development Strategy will be released “towards the end of this year” to help deliver the reforms and capabilities outlined in the Defence Strategic Review. Defence Industry...
Australia is deepening collaborations with “likeminded partners” on critical minerals to lessen the concentration of the supply chain in China, according to Resources minister Madeleine King. Speaking at the...
Grants of up to $5 million are now available for research and development projects in renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency....
The Productivity Commission was a creation of John Howard and Peter Costello. They brought together the former Industries Commission with two other economic advisory agencies: the Bureau of Industry...
Cooperation on critical minerals processing and value-added manufacturing capabilities between Australia and the United Kingdom will be expanded following the signing of a new Statement of Intent. The deal...
A high energy laser manufacturing capability will be developed in South Australia in a collaboration between United Kingdom-based QinetiQ and the Defence Science and Technology Group. The Department of...
Deputy Opposition leader and shadow industry minister Sussan Ley says the government’s claims about “saving manufacturing” are at a “complete disconnect” from the reality of the National Reconstruction Fund,...
The Albanese government’s flagship $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund will be created after enabling legislation passed the Senate late on Tuesday evening following a debate in which 20 amendment...
Federal opposition Senators are concerned that investments through the National Reconstruction Fund will be captured by rent-seekers, with several Senators voicing concern. The Coalition arguments follow the release of...
Independent Senator for the Australian Capital Territory David Pocock is set to support the National Reconstruction Fund bill, with his proposed amendments expected to be backed by the government...