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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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1 October 2020
Hand sanitiser in Australia
Our department worked with industry to analyse the market for hand sanitiser. Read about the supply chain constraints, regulatory issues and consumer behaviours.
7 September 2020
Onshore manufacturing agreement for COVID-19 vaccines
Australians will have free access to two locally made products should trials prove successful.
13 August 2020
Call for future vaccine and treatment manufacturers
Urgently seeking Australian businesses who could pivot to produce life-saving medicines in the fight against COVID-19.
12 August 2020
Mask testing centre means faster protection for health workers
Manufacturers will use the mask testing centre to ensure personal protective equipment meets strict Australian standards.
6 August 2020
Australian-made ventilators delivered quickly
Australian Government joins forces with a consortium of local manufacturers and engineers to rapidly produce life-saving machines for the National Medical Stockpile
16 June 2020
Hand sanitiser regulatory and market update
COVID-19 created surge in demand for hand sanitiser. The government responded by making important changes and actions to support the industry.
19 May 2020
Matchmaking platform unlocks business potential during COVID-19
The COVID-19 Manufacturer Response Register connects manufacturers, suppliers and customers via a self-managed online asset.
1 May 2020
Video: COVID-19: Australia responds - SpeedDX (diagnostics)
NSW company created and commercialised its diagnostic tests for respiratory viruses and STIs with support from Australian Government business programs, the Entrepreneurs’ Programme and the Research and Development Tax Incentive program (R&DTI). Now they are re-purposing their diagnostic testing to create a test for COVID-19.
1 May 2020
Video: COVID-19: Australia Responds – ResMed
Australian med-tech manufacturing company ResMed has delivered more than 3,000 ventilators for the nation’s COVID-19 Stockpile.
1 May 2020
Video: Covid-19: Australia responds - iOrthotics
Brisbane business moves quickly to 3D print face-shields and ventilator parts to help frontline workers.
30 April 2020
Making and supplying 1000 emergency hospital beds a week in the fight against COVID-19
Four Australian-owned and operated manufacturers team up with global med-tech firm and use local supply chains to make emergency hospital beds in response to COVID-19.
9 April 2020
Call for Australian manufacturers to produce primers, probes and other reagents for COVID-19 RT-PCR...
Are you an Australian manufacturer with the capability to produce probes, primers and other reagents for laboratory diagnostics? We want to hear from you.