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Nov 2024
Read our Annual report 2023–24
The report outlines our work and performance for the last financial year.
Nov 2024
Our 2024 APS Employee Census results
The APS Employee Census results collect the workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2024
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation invests $40 million in manufacturing
This marks the start of the corporation’s investments in Australian industry.
Nov 2024
256 STEM scholarships for women and non-binary people in STEM
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)’s Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM program will help grow a diverse workforce in in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Nov 2024
Aravax is testing potential new ways to tackle food allergy
The Biomedical Translation Fund is powering cutting-edge biotech research with support from Brandon Capital.
Nov 2024
$5.2 million for quantum solutions to solve key national challenges
Round 1 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) will fund 14 projects across Australia.
Nov 2024
New report highlights Australia’s progress as a quantum leader
The State of Australian Quantum report details achievements to date under the National Quantum Strategy.
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29 May 2024
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Australia and the European Union partner up on critical minerals
Australia and the EU’s new bilateral agreement will open up new opportunities to work together on critical minerals to accelerate the transition to net zero.
8 March 2024
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Australia and Canada to cooperate on critical minerals
Our two countries will work together to improve supply chain transparency and advocate for robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials in critical minerals markets.
14 February 2024
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$40 million to support critical minerals projects in Australia
International Partnerships in Critical Minerals grants will provide co-funding for Australian projects. Applications now open.
8 January 2024
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Critical minerals and rare earths research projects receive $22 million
The Australian Government is funding 3 innovative research projects through the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub.
16 December 2023
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Updates to Australia’s Critical Minerals List
Australia has updated its list of critical minerals and created a new list of strategic materials.
6 October 2023
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Australia drives global critical minerals policy at international summit
Ministers, industry leaders and civil society meet in Paris to galvanise action on global critical minerals supply chains.
3 October 2023
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Australia and France sign bilateral agreement on critical minerals
The Bilateral Dialogue on Critical Minerals signals stronger cooperation between the 2 countries.
27 July 2023
Critical Minerals Office
Australia’s Critical Minerals List: have your say
We want to hear your thoughts on updating our list of critical minerals. Submissions close 17 August 2023
20 June 2023
Critical Minerals Office
New Critical Minerals Strategy to shape Australia’s clean energy future
The strategy supports the transition to net zero while growing our critical minerals and downstream processing industries.
18 May 2023
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13 projects awarded funding to grow our critical minerals industry
The Australian Government has awarded nearly $50 million worth of grants under the Critical Minerals Development Program.
11 April 2023
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Australia and Germany collaborate on critical minerals study
New study will support Australia’s commitment to achieve net zero by 2050.
4 April 2023
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Australia and UK sign statement of intent to support critical minerals sector
Australia and the UK have agreed to develop international critical minerals supply chains and support net zero targets.