Tag: National Reconstruction Fund

University spin-outs should not be an NRF focus: Dalidakis

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Technology companies that are spun-out from deep-pocketed universities should not be an investment focus for the National Reconstruction Fund, according to former Victorian minister for small business, innovation and...

Business Council wants NRF narrowed

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s peak business lobby group wants the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund to support fewer industries and be dedicated to critical technologies as part of an overhaul of industrial...

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....

Hydrogen’s future must go beyond energy monopolies

Posted on   |  by Jason Stevens
Australia needs to build an end-to-end hydrogen ecosystem across the nation serving multiple hard to abate use-cases in order to meet our 2050 decarbonisation commitments. Avoiding a monopoly trap...

Tech industry welcomes board, awaits investment mandate

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Industry bodies have cautiously welcomed Industry and Science minister Ed Husic’s eight appointments to National Reconstruction Fund board, with some reserving judgement until details on the investment mandate are...