Tag: Scott Morrison

PM declined to lead innovation recovery

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Prime Minister Scott Morrison declined a COVID-19 Commission recommendation to lead the innovation policies that would drive Australian industry’s economic recovery from the pandemic, according to the government adviser...

‘Don’t stop’ at 2050 net zero: Andrew Liveris

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Net zero emissions by 2050 is the minimum target Australia needs to improve its economy, according to Andrew Liveris, who has urged the federal government to commit to the...

Melissa Price, Angus Taylor to share industry portfolio

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
The industry portfolio has been split in two following Christian Porter’s fall from grace, with Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price taking on the extra responsibility of science and technology and...

Gig Guide: Gladys goes, great move, Angus

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
In a chaotic day in Australian politics the New South Wales premier resigned, and the federal innovation portfolio was split in the latest cabinet reshuffle. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian...

Exploiting critical minerals for new energy services

Posted on   |  by David Havyatt
Prime Minister Scott Morrison was part of an apparent pivot on climate action last week, starting with a discussion of the Quad and "critical minerals". This column discusses what...

PM pledges $2b loan facility to critical mineral exporters

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government has committed $2 billion to a new 10-year loan facility for Australian critical minerals projects to help establish more businesses and onshore more of the value...