Tag: Equity

ARC centre achieves gender parity ‘without quotas’

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An Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence has achieved gender parity among its researchers and students in half a decade, without the need for quotas. Its leaders say its...

Rewiring the Nation: $3b lined up for WA grid transformation

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The federal government has committed $3 billion in funding to private sector electricity transmission projects in Western Australia to support the roll-out of renewable energy programs. The concessional loans...

Main Sequence bags another $450m for its third fund

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Main Sequence Ventures raised $450 million for its third investment fund, bringing the venture capital firm’s total funds under management to more than $1 billion for the first time....

$15bn NRF bill clears Senate with crossbench support

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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...

Pocock flags support for $15bn reconstruction fund

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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...

Victoria invests $8m in Quantum Brilliance

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Breakthrough Victoria has invested $8 million in local startup Quantum Brilliance, marking the state government-backed venture capital fund’s second investment in the quantum sector. Led by existing investors, the...

$16m in grants for Women in STEM programs

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Nearly $16 million in grants funding has been awarded to 17 programs supporting women in STEM through initiatives like industry internships, teacher training, and lessons for school students. The...