Tag: National Reconstruction Fund

Search begins for inaugural NRF chief executive

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government has begun its search for an inaugural chief executive to take charge of the new entity overseeing its landmark $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund. Executive search...

First $5bn flows to NRF as the corporation is formalised

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The entity responsible for overseeing the Albanese government’s signature $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has been formally established, almost six months after the legislation passed through Parliament. The National...

Husic unveils draft National Science and Research Priorities

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government has issued its draft National Science and Research Priorities for consultation to focus research and funding on a set of defining challenges over the coming decade,...

Australia’s future depends on systems, not silos

Posted on   |  by Sally-Ann Williams
The National Reconstruction Fund is about to deploy $15 billion into the types of deep technologies capable of safeguarding our future economy. Yet this $15 billion is just the...

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....