Taylor’s plan to pitch Australia as ‘investment destination’ at COP26 Friday October 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The federal government claims that its national climate change plan will position Australia as a ‘new energy economy leader' in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Defence trial flags more robotic and autonomous systems on the horizon Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A $3.5 million Defence project uses modified Land 121 40M cargo trucks equipped with autonomous leader-follower vehicle technology. …
NASA to send Australian rover to the moon Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology An agreement has been reached with NASA to use Australian equipment to support future missions to Mars.
Looming election and sharper agenda, experts read signs from reshuffle Tuesday October 5, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal This minor reshuffle signals 'let’s go into an election’ and that the reshuffle will occur after the election if Morrison is returned.
The APS gets its own minister in a reshuffle of promotions Friday October 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Ben Morton has been elevated from an assistant minister with responsibility for the public service, to a fully fledged minister in the portfolio.
Satellites to form secure network for defence information Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry Australia’s defence data could be securely transferred using small satellites from almost anywhere in the world, a new federal government deal ensures.
Science to identify ‘most difficult’ defence force human remains Sunday September 26, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal An investment through Australia’s Defence Innovation Hub has enabled scientists to identify remains from Australian defence members who died in historic wars.
Defence names contractor for RAAF Base Darwin storage facility Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Tiwi Partners Pty Ltd has been picked by the federal government to build a $7 million explosive ordnance storage facility in Darwin.
Another Peever review for Defence Monday September 13, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Federal Peever will take a deep dive into whether Australia’s defence forces are getting the best bang for our buck in innovation, science, and technology.
Federal grants announced for exporters in defence sector Tuesday August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Six local small businesses have been named as recipients of the Defence Global Competitiveness grants program, sharing in more than $1.2 million.
Government launches Naval Shipbuilding College jobs portal Monday June 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The federal government’s Naval Shipbuilding College has launched an online jobs portal that aims to connect job seekers with recruiters in the shipbuilding industry.
Secondment program getting Defence public servants and personnel ‘out of Canberra and into industry’ Tuesday May 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Melissa Price says the government’s new secondment program for defence employees is already providing benefits less than a month into its operation.
Commonwealth defence industry grants program broadened to boost training opportunities Wednesday April 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry program offers grants of up to $500,000 to help small to medium businesses undertake defence skills training activities.
Cabinet reshuffle: Cash named attorney-general, Dutton takes defence Monday March 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Morrison said the cabinet shuffle changes would 'shake up what needs to be shaken up'.
South Australian companies lead defence industry innovation boost Sunday August 18, 2019 By Jim Plouffe Communications & Technology Defence industry SMEs from South Australia have won more than $8 million in contracts to provide the Australian Defence Force with a capability edge.
