Tag: National Reconstruction Fund

NRF to spur ‘conga line of rent-seekers’: Coalition

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Federal opposition Senators are concerned that investments through the National Reconstruction Fund will be captured by rent-seekers, with several Senators voicing concern. The Coalition arguments follow the release of...

Pocock flags support for $15bn reconstruction fund

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
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...

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...

NRF should have a mandate to invest in space: Senate

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Senate committee reviewing the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill says investments into space industry projects should be eligible under the $15 billion fund, given the sector’s “complementarity” to...

Manufacturing boost: $15b NRF bill passes the House

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The National Reconstruction Fund bill has passed the House of Representatives with the government supporting an amendment from the Greens that bans the $15 billion fund from investing in...

Mining giants split on carbon capture for NRF

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Peak bodies for the minerals and cement industries are at odds with Fortescue Metals Group in calling for the National Reconstruction Fund to support carbon capture and storage technology....

PM confident reconstruction fund bill will pass

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told Parliament he is confident the National Reconstruction Fund bill will pass, describing the landmark reform as “one of the biggest ever investments in...

Science checks needed on $15bn govt innovation ‘glue’

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The corporation in charge of dispersing $15 billion of government funds into priority economic areas should be required to seek scientific advice on its investments, scientists say, warning transparency...