Tag: science

WA govt begins work on 10-year science and tech plan

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Western Australian government has kicked off work on a 10-year science and technology plan, as it continues efforts to diversify the state economy and become a global innovation hub....

Bipartisan push for tech assessment office

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Liberal backbencher Aaron Violi is teaming up with Labor counterpart Dr Daniel Mulino to design a Technology Assessment Office to make information on cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence...

Govt to appoint NRF board ‘very soon’: Husic

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The independent board that will have the final say on investments through the Albanese government’s flagship $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund is close to being appointed. Industry and science...

The exit interview: Larry Marshall has no regrets

Posted on   |  by James Riley
CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall will exit the national science agency at the end of the month after an eight-and-a-half-year run. The organisation is in better shape than when...

WA Innovation minister adds ‘synergistic’ portfolios

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Western Australia Innovation and Digital Economy minister Stephen Dawson will take on the Science portfolio in Premier Roger Cook’s new Cabinet. Announced on Wednesday, Mr Dawson will add Minister...

Biggest RDTI spend this financial year: Industry dept

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The Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme is estimated to reach its highest total value this financial year, according to new data from the Department of Industry, Science and...