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Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
Mar 2025
Make an impact by joining our 2026 Graduate Development Program
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference with the skills you gained at university, apply now for our graduate program. Applications open until 14 April 2025.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
National Measurement Institute
Software evaluation for pattern approval: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the evaluation of software for pattern approval. Consultation closes 30 April 2025.
Mar 2025
New way to find collaboration partners for Australia’s RNA ecosystem
The Australian RNA Capability Network Index will enhance coordination, collaboration and infrastructure access across our RNA ecosystem.
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14 February 2025
Australia signs Paris AI Action Summit statement
Read about our work with international partners to promote an inclusive approach to AI safety and governance.
13 February 2025
New IGP funding will power up battery, drilling and agtech technology
The Australian Government has awarded $2.5 million in funding from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
7 February 2025
Make new quantum connections in Japan
We’re seeking expressions of interest from Australian quantum technology companies to join a delegation to Expo 2025 Osaka in May. Applications close 3 March.
15 January 2025
$5.5 million to boost Australia’s quantum future
Round 2 of the Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) invites solutions to market-led challenges in biosecurity, First Nations health, transport and logistics, and energy. Applications close 26 February.
10 January 2025
Innovative crop harvester, faba bean and firefighting robot projects get IGP grants
The Australian Government has awarded over $26.5 million in grant funding to date from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
17 December 2024
National Artificial Intelligence Centre
Exploring AI adoption in Australian businesses
More Australian businesses are using AI according to data collected by Fifth Quadrant’s Business sentiment tracker.
17 December 2024
Australia and Singapore agree to continue AI cooperation
The 2 countries have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help progress the safe and responsible uptake of AI.
17 December 2024
Australia supports collaborative AI research through GPAI Belgrade Declaration
Australia joins the annual Summit of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) under a new integrated partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
13 December 2024
Developing a National AI Capability Plan
We’re working on a plan to grow Australia’s AI capabilities, building on our comparative advantages.
13 November 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.
13 November 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.
21 October 2024
National Artificial Intelligence Centre
AI Impact Navigator will help Australian companies tackle the challenges of AI
The new framework will help users apply the Voluntary AI Safety Standard to their work and measure their AI impact.