The federal government has announced Professor Tony Haymet as the nation’s new Chief Scientist, replacing Dr Cathy Foley in the three-year role. Haymet was named as Foley’s successor and Australia’s tenth Chief Scientist on Tuesday. The role involves providing “authoritative and independent evidence-based advice on whole-of-government science and technology priorities” and is appointed by the…
The Australian government has announced a $2 billion pledge to convert the nation’s aluminium smelters to renewable energy, which it said will be transformative and mark a significant step reducing the nation’s carbon footprint and enhancing its manufacturing sector’s competitiveness on a global scale. The investment is part of a broader initiative under the “Future…
The Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has tasked his department and industry to develop a National AI Capability Plan, aiming to grow investment in AI capabilities to help promote economic and productivity growth. Husic said there were around 650 AI companies headquartered in Australia and in the five years to 2023 foreign investors contributed…
A new research centre to tackle the challenges of AI adoption has been launched with the opening of the Adelaide-based Responsible AI Research Centre (RAIR) Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic officially launched the centre created with the South Australian government. The RAIR will embark on research that will ensure AI implementation addresses misinformation…
On Monday Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic announced that the Chair of Tech Council of Australia and electric car maker Tesla would conduct a year-long Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) in Australia, and why national effort has been falling. Here are Husic’s opening remarks announcing the review. “First, I just want to…
An expert panel led by businesswoman Robyn Denholm, who chairs lobby group the Tech Council of Australia and electric car maker Tesla, will conduct a year-long Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) in the nation. According to The Australian Financial Review – which got advance notice of the announcement by industry minister Ed Husic…
The Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic have announced the establishment of an Investor Council to help unlock more private sector capital in key areas like housing and cleaner and cheaper energy. An outcome of an Investor Roundtable on Friday, the council support better coordination of investment in national…
We are forever hearing how SMEs are the “engine room” of the Australian economy, but not all SMEs are the same and not all their engines are revving. Sandy Plunkett considers “growth economy” companies, their importance, and what they need in this interview with the Australian Business Growth Fund’s Anthony Healy
By Peter Roberts The Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has released its first State of Australian Quantum report which the government says reveals the depth and strength of our national quantum sector. According to a statement, the government has committed billions in funding for quantum and broader critical technologies since the launch of the…
The main initiative serving the federal government’s 2022 election pledge to transform the nation’s industry, the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, is about to start investing in Australian companies, according to industry minister Ed Husic. The NRF Corporation – the independent body administering the fund – “will soon be cutting its first cheques”, according to…
