ADF personnel step in to help medical PPE manufacturer meet demand
A dozen Australian Defence Force engineers are assisting manufacturer Med-Con keep up with increased demand due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Ban on onshore gas drilling in Victoria to end
The Victorian government has announced it will introduce legislation overturning an effective ban on onshore gas extraction in the state.
Reserve Bank and government prepare fresh emergency measures as markets tumble
By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University The government is planning to deliver a second coronavirus economic support package within days, and the Reserve Bank will announce “further policy measures” to support the economy on Thursday. The bank sometimes uses the phrase “policy measures” to describe adjustments to its “policy…
Space to help AgTech sector take off in South Australia
Strong space and defence industries in South Australia are helping the formation of a potentially nation-leading AgTech ecosystem.
Thou shalt not steal
By Dr Jens Goennemann, Managing Director, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre The wine industry is plagued by knockoffs. Piracy tactics range from mis-labelled bottles, over diluting of products to using similar-but-different brands – a glass of Benfolds, anyone? You can talk about “the sincerest form of flattery”, but don’t do it around Treasury Wine Estates. We can’t be sure of…
Shrinking returns on research sparks South Australian inquiries
The South Australian Productivity Commission has launched two new inquiries into research and development in a bid to safeguard long-term economic growth in the state.
Taking US oil in a global crisis sounds good on paper, but it won’t do much for Australia’s energy security
By Christian Downie, Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow, Australian National University The federal government this week signed a deal with the US to access their oil reserves should global supplies be disrupted and we eat into our meagre reserve. Oil security is a hot topic in Australia – we consume more than a decade ago, produce…
Tritium names ex-Boeing Phantom Works executive as new CEO
Brisbane-based electric vehicle DC charger company Tritium has appointed a new CEO.
Stanwell hydrogen project gets $1.25 million grant
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced a $1.25 million grant to assist a feasibility study for a renewable hydrogen demonstration plant next to Stanwell Power Station.
New report recommends Plan B for “dangerously off track” submarine program
A report commissioned by Submarines For Australia will be released today at the National Press Club by Professor Hugh White, saying there’s “high risk” the Attack Class project will fail and recommending a Plan B to “inject competition into the process” among other responses.