Tag: industry

Clean energy race may need ‘significant’ equity from govt

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Significant equity investments from the federal government may be needed for Australia to remain competitive in the global race to develop clean energy industries and technologies, according to the head...

PM’s net-zero policy coordinator will make NRF referrals

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The Net Zero Economy Authority’s role in coordinating net-zero industry policy will include investment referrals to the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, according to a new bill. Tabled by Assistant...

Parliament launches second inquiry into AI

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Parliament has launched a second inquiry into artificial intelligence, this time to probe general issues presented by the disruptive technology, following a government-supported push by the Greens. The inquiry,...

A peek behind the Curtin University Trailblazer

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The Curtin University-led Trailblazer hub is emerging from “startup” mode, with around 30 projects already being developed and a commercialisation accelerator set to be announced later this month. Rohan...

Gender pay gap remains high in STEM jobs

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Women working in STEM fields face gender pay gaps worth tens of thousands of dollars a year, some of the highest across the economy, according to newly released data...

Govt mulls additional support for sovereign AI

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Industry and Science minister Ed Husic says the federal government remains open to providing additional support for the development of sovereign AI capabilities, but that overseas examples suggest much...

Tech Policy Design Centre proves its worth to ANU

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The Tech Policy Design Centre has been made a permanent fixture at the Australian National University and will be supported by a new advisory group featuring current and former Australian...

Industry R&D investment expectations fall to decade low

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Most industrial businesses have no plans to lift their spending on R&D this year despite reporting a positive investment outlook, according to an annual survey of industry leaders in...