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25.01.2022 Just released September 2020 #Resources and Energy Quarterly. Read it here: industry.gov.au/req #ausecon #commodities #mining #energy

23.01.2022 Want to share your feedback on how effective you think the Disability Access to Premises Standards have been? Introduced to make sure people with disability, their family, carers and friends could have equal access to public buildings. They are now being reviewed to see if that has been achieved and if the building industry could fulfil their responsibilities. Have your say: https://bit.ly/2H95FTB... Consultation closes: 2 November 2020

23.01.2022 We’ve released Australia’s first Low Emissions Technology Statement, a key milestone in the Technology Investment Roadmap process. The statement outlines the five priority technologies and economic stretch goals that will guide investments in low emissions technologies. The roadmap is an enduring framework to accelerate the development and commercialisation of new low emissions technologies that will strengthen our economy, support jobs and businesses, and help reduce globa...l emissions. Together, the roadmap and statement form the cornerstone of our long-term emissions reduction strategy. To find out more visit: industry.gov.au/LETS2020

20.01.2022 Rebuilding your business after a disaster like the Black Summer bushfires is tough, but you don’t need to do it alone. The Entrepreneurs’ Programme can help. If... you’re a small to medium business within a bushfire-impacted region of Australia we will connect you with our Strengthening business service. A local business expert will listen and help you get your business on the right track: https://bit.ly/2FYIw6m See more

20.01.2022 Have you heard? The first Research & Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) podcast is out now. The podcast is the first in a new series features our R&DTI experts d...iscussing key aspects of the program. The first episode provides an overview of the program and its key benefits, as well as details on how R&DTI is supporting companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also features stories of those that have participated or are currently participating in the program. To find out if the R&D Tax Incentive program is right for you: https://bit.ly/3kqUSSW Next week’s episode will feature AusIndustry and the ATO and will discuss the upcoming reforms to the program.

19.01.2022 Can you help us test the usability of industry.gov.au website? We are looking for people to complete a short usability test that takes about 5-10 minutes. The user test will provide valuable insight into how people interact with the site and will help us inform design improvements. Interested participants can register their details here: https://bit.ly/3hP3h0X

19.01.2022 Victorian automotive innovation company Doftek Active Wheel Alignment has developed the world’s first active wheel-alignment technology for vehicles. The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has been critical in raising global awareness of this novel technology, fostering Australian innovation and advancing our manufacturing sector. #AustralianManufacturing #AustralianMade #IndustryGCs

17.01.2022 The pandemic has tested systems and nations worldwide. Australian manufacturers have already been finding new strengths amid adversity. Now the Australian Government is unlocking their potential. The new Modern Manufacturing Strategy will turbo-charge six priority sectors: Resources Technology & Critical Minerals Processing... Food & Beverage Medical Products Recycling & Clean Energy Defence Space A $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative forms the centrepiece of the Strategy. It will help Australian manufacturers scale, collaborate and commercialise. More about the Strategy and the Initiative: https://bit.ly/2GdcW4M #AustralianManufacturing #MakeItHappen Karen Andrews MP business.gov.au

16.01.2022 Did you know that thousands of new jobs could be created by 2030 in low emissions technology industries, like hydrogen, low emissions steel and aluminium? The Australian Government will focus its investments towards priority low emissions technologies, as outlined in the Technology Investment Roadmap’s first Low Emissions Technology Statement, to help us deliver cleaner and cheaper energy to households and businesses. To learn more visit: industry.gov.au/LETS2020

16.01.2022 The Technology Investment Roadmap’s first Low Emissions Technology Statement outlines five priority low emissions technologies to strengthen our economy as we recover from COVID-19, and help to reduce global emissions. These new and emerging technologies clean hydrogen, energy storage, green materials like low emissions steel and aluminium, carbon capture and storage, and soil carbon measurement will also help to deliver cleaner and cheaper energy to households and businesses. Find out more about how the Australian Government is pushing ahead with its commitment to invest in low emissions technologies that also strengthen our economy and support jobs and businesses by visiting: industry.gov.au/LETS2020

15.01.2022 Last chance to have your say! We’re developing an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan to help Australia maximise the benefits AI can offer and we want your feedback on whether we have asked the right questions and provided the right solutions. Have your say: https://bit.ly/3mtXUqM... Consultation closes: 27 November

14.01.2022 For less than $55 your small business can get access to low-cost, expert, independent and tailored business and digital advice to help your business remain viab...le or take advantage of emerging digital economy opportunities. Due to an increased demand, the ASBAS-DS program is being expanded by 10,000 places, to support small businesses to remain open due to COVID-19. To find out more visit: https://bit.ly/3jdySuV and find your local provider: business.gov.au/asbas

13.01.2022 Today MTPConnect and a network of industry and researchers have launched the Australian Antimicrobial Resistance network, a new collaboration to fight antimicro...bial resistant infections. Read the Fighting Superbugs report and find out more at the link #AAMRNet #IndustryGCs https://www.mtpconnect.org.au/Story?Action=View&Story_id=304

13.01.2022 Platypi Chocolate, a chocolatier and café located in the Otway Ranges in southern Victoria, launched its new whole of business website in early March 2020. To e...xpand their customer reach and increase online sales, business owners Michael and Mandy implemented a digital marketing strategy to promote their products and new website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the business was forced to close their café doors but were able to continue trading via their e-commerce website. While they agree that finding the time to invest in digital changes can be hard, the reward is worth it in the end. Find out more about the #DigitalChampionsAUproject at business.gov.au/digitalchampions or Platypi Chocolate’s digital transformation: https://bit.ly/35M0Rhq

13.01.2022 MTPConnect today released the first of three reports as part of a ‘root and branch’ analysis of skills gaps in the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmac...eutical sector workforce. The Report, developed as part of the Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) program, identifies three priority skills areas which will help build our capabilities in clinical development, research translation and commercialisation #IndustryGCs https://www.mtpconnect.org.au/Story?Action=View&Story_id=326

12.01.2022 Only 17 per cent of Australia's STEM-qualified workforce are women. What can be done to ensure women are represented and diverse viewpoints are commonplace in t...he growing space sector? As part of World Space Week, our Executive Director (Program and Capability) Aude Vignelles will be taking part in the The Australian National University's Women in Space panel to explore this challenge. She will be joined by ANU's Professor Anna More, Gilmour Space Technologies' Michelle Gilmour and Fleet Space Technologies' Flavia Tata Nardini. Register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/34bVKo6

12.01.2022 Australia has today taken the final step to becoming a founding member of the SKA Observatory the Intergovernmental Organisation that will build and operate the largest science facility on the planet. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2Gi6bhS

06.01.2022 Industry Growth Centre MTPConnect and the Medtech industry will launch Australia’s first Antimicrobial Resistance Network a new network to fight Superbugs! Register for the launch at the link #IndustryGCs #medtech #Innovation https://mtpconnect.zoom.us//regi/WN_FZQcbAVJQNKo29Q6-ixpMA

06.01.2022 Are you an Australian small or medium business that applied or considered applying for a patent? The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources launc...hed the Patents Accessibility Review public consultation today. The consultation is seeking your views about the accessibility of Australia’s patent system. The review aims to understand the barriers that may prevent small and medium businesses from accessing the patents system. This would enable us to find ways to make the system more accessible and encourage better use of the system by small and medium businesses. Consultation closes 31 October 2020. Have your say: https://bit.ly/30jGULr

05.01.2022 Australia will be part of a milestone in space discovery when Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Hayabusa2 mission returns to Earth on 6 December. With... Department of Defence, we're supporting JAXA to successfully retrieve the Hayabusa2 sample return capsule, which will land in Woomera, South Australia. The capsule contains samples from the asteroid Ryugu, dating back 4.6 billion years. The sample will provide insights into how celestial bodies came to be and even how life on Earth began. All the action will take place from 4-6 December. Make sure to follow our social media channels for updates and vision! More about the Hayabusa2 mission here: https://bit.ly/3fxdO1j

04.01.2022 Through incubators like the Bega Valley Innovation Hub, the Entrepreneurs’ Programme is helping regional business owners accelerate their business growth. These... projects play a strong role in boosting innovation in our regions and opening up new sectors and opportunities for start-ups. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3kkXb9V Bega Valley Innovation Hub Hatch Quarter City of Adelaide Western Sydney University Cohort Innovation Space

04.01.2022 The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for #PhysicalScientist of the Year in 2020 has been awarded to UNSW Scientia Associate Professor Xiaojing Hao for her pioneering work in solar photovoltaics (PV). Her research into solar cells made from ‘sulphide kesterite’ a thin-film material that is cheaper and more environmentally sustainable than the silicon solar panels we see today is changing the way we think about #SolarEnergy conversion. Find out more: https://bit.ly/31LPT8U ... #pmprizes

04.01.2022 Make informed commercial decisions by analysing global food and beverage data. The Market Insights and Information portal will provide you with export insights ...to assist you in your entry into new markets. Sign up for free at https://mii.fial.com.au #fial #marketinisghts #food #beverage #export #import #data

04.01.2022 The government is supporting technology company Sunman Energy to further develop and deploy its eArc solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. This new technology has a w...ider range of applications than traditional glass panels, allowing more Australian businesses and households to install solar panels. https://bit.ly/3eOVKiI #solar #nextgeneration #technologies #Ausenergy See more

03.01.2022 Did you hear? We’re developing an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan and want to hear your feedback. The plan will help ensure the development of AI in Australia is responsible while also coordinating #ausgov policy and national capability under a clear vision. Have your say: https://bit.ly/3mtXUqM... Consultation closes: 27 November

03.01.2022 Congratulations to the University of Technology Sydney researcher Qilin Wang, who received the 2020 Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher at the Eureka ...Prizes. He has developed technology that can transform energy-intensive, high-emission sewage treatment plants into low-emission operations that generate energy instead. This ground breaking work is currently being commercialised. You can read more on our website https://www.energy.gov.au/news//eureka-prize-energy-sewage or in the video below. #EnergyNews #EurekaAwards https://youtu.be/IndTudVerYQ

02.01.2022 Last chance to have your say! #AusGov is seeking your feedback on an Information Standard that is being developed for the complementary medicines sector. It will govern country of origin labelling for products like #vitamins and #supplements that seek to make a #MadeinAustralia claim. Consultation closes: 24 September 2020 Have your say: https://bit.ly/2YEny2y

02.01.2022 National Science Week 2021 Grants are now open! Individuals and organisations are now able to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to assist them to deliver science engagement events during next year’s National Science Week. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3kWCpy6... #scienceweek #Science #STEM

02.01.2022 Did you hear that we’re launching a review of the Disability Access to Premises Standards? These were introduced to make sure people living with disability, their family, carers and friends could have equal access to public buildings. They also look at if the building industry fulfil their responsibilities to people with disabilities. We are now seeking your feedback on whether they have been effective or could improve. ... Find out more: https://bit.ly/3csMaBj

02.01.2022 International Equal Pay Day is celebrated today for the first time and highlights the pay gap between men and women around the globe. To find out more about the gender pay gap between men and women in STEM, visit the STEM Equity Monitor: https://bit.ly/2ZPIjZE #WomenInSTEM #STEM Australia's Women in STEM Ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith

02.01.2022 Save the date! This October, the Prime Minister and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology will jointly recognise outstanding achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and excellence in science teaching at the 2020 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. Due to COVID-19, the Prizes will go all-digital with recipients to be announced in an online public event streamed on industry.gov.au/pmscienceprizes on Wednesday 28 October, from 6pm to 7pm AEDT. J...oin us! More info at: https://bit.ly/35WBEAO #pmprizes #science #innovation #technology

01.01.2022 Did you know that the construction of Questacon was partly funded by Japan? Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Australia Japan Science & Technology Treaty. The Treaty aims to encourage collaboration between Australia and Japan by enhancing international research cooperation, growing diverse STEM-skilled workforces, helping researchers and business collaborate and connecting our research institutions. ... Check out some of our past successes and current projects: https://bit.ly/3o0uwcE