Tag: Ed Husic

National Quantum Strategy won’t be raining dollars

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Federal Industry minister Ed Husic has dampened expectations of a big pool of new money being attached to the looming National Quantum Strategy, saying the government is taking a...

Indigenous scientist Alex Brown appointed to CSIRO board

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Professor Alex Brown has been appointed to the CSIRO board of directors, becoming the first Indigenous scientist to serve on the national science agency’s board and the Albanese government’s...

Husic opens door to innovation metrics response

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A buried report on improving innovation measurement and policy decisions may yet receive a government response, with Industry minister Ed Husic on Wednesday saying he is “absolutely happy to...

Rover builders revealed as NASA leaders charm Aus space sector

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
High ranking officials from America’s space program have called for deeper ties with Australia, including Australian astronauts flying on United States’ missions, during a rare visit this week that...

Australia’s AI policy, programs on ice

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Albanese government is still weighing its approach to regulating and funding artificial intelligence, including keeping a now year-old consultation on the back burner and pausing or scrapping grant...

Senate showdown for $15bn NRF

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A Senate showdown looms for Industry Minister Ed Husic’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund. He’ll meet with Senate crossbenchers next week after the key bill passed the lower house...