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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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30 November 2021
ANAO report on the administration of the R&D Tax Incentive
Read the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) performance audit report.
27 August 2021
Industry Research and Development review: have your say
The Industry Research and Development regulations and decision-making principles will sunset next year. We are consulting on proposed amendments until 9 September 2021.
27 July 2021
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Review of venture capital tax concessions: have your say
The consultation to review of the venture capital tax concessions is now open.
15 June 2021
New online tool makes hiring process simpler for small business
The Employment Contract Tool helps employers to confidently hire a new staff member and meet their obligations under Australia’s Fair Work system.
27 May 2021
Patents Accessibility Review identifies barriers to small inventors
The Patents Accessibility Review report has found innovation barriers facing Australia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
24 May 2021
The Capability Connection launched in Melbourne, SE Queensland and Townsville
Capability Connection launched in Melbourne, SE Queensland and Townsville.
25 March 2021
Review of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman: have your say
Share your feedback on the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombusdman (ASBFEO). Consultation closes 30 April 2021.
25 January 2021
Circular Economy: a CSIRO roadmap to unlock future growth opportunities
Our department tasked CSIRO to develop a national Circular Economy roadmap for plastics, glass, paper and tyres.
9 November 2020
Changes to the Franchising Code: have your say
Share your input on proposed changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct. Consultation is open until 4 December 2020.
29 October 2020
Supporting small and family businesses
The Australian Government’s 2020-21 budget increases support for small and family business with the $74 billion JobMaker Plan.
21 October 2020
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia: making science and technology work for industry
The Australia Government has announced the newly named Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) and 5 new board members.
30 September 2020
Patents accessibility review: have your say
We are seeking feedback to improve the accessibility of Australia’s patent application system for Australian small or medium sized businesses. Consultation closes on 31 October.