Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, fellow parliamentarians, members of the science and research communities, and to our teachers and our students. It’s my great pleasure to join you tonight in recognising the achievements of the very best of Australian scientists, innovators and science educators. I couldn’t agree more with the Prime Minister about the vital role…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: University science quotas; ABCC bill; gun laws TOM ELLIOTT: Yesterday I spoke with the Dean of Science at Swinburne, a lady called Sarah Maddison, and she is advertising jobs in lectureships and research positions at Swinburne in various science subjects that only women can apply for. Now, you are the Minister for Science…
DetailsThe Australian Parliament has today passed the Innovation and Science Australia Bill – cementing innovation and science at the heart of our long-term plan to secure Australia’s future economic prosperity. This establishes in legislation Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) – the organisation charged with helping the Government complete the three waves of the National Innovation…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: SA blackout; Arrium; Labor Senate motion; plebiscite DAVID SPEERS: Alright, you’re watching PM Agenda. It’s two weeks yesterday since the South Australian blackout, that blackout that knocked out the electricity for the entire state. Two weeks on, there are plenty of arguments still going on about exactly what happened and why, but also…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: Plebiscite; cyber security SAMI SHAH: We are joined today by in one corner, Greg Hunt, Liberal Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Federal Member for Flinders. Thank you for joining us Greg. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon Sami, we are in fact about a metre from each other in a tiny little ABC…
DetailsI am delighted that last night the Turnbull Government, with the assistance of a majority of Senate crossbenchers, passed legislation that will protect our emergency services volunteers from a hostile union takeover. The Turnbull Government has stood up for our communities and the more than 60,000 Victorian volunteers who protect us. These dedicated CFA volunteers…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: Offer to supply power generators to the South Australian Government LEON BYNER: So Greg Hunt, Federal Environment Minister, what prompted you to make this offer? GREG HUNT: Oh well good morning Leon. These days it's Industry actually, Josh is Environment, but our concern was in the day and a half after the storm…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: Offer to supply power generators to the South Australian Government; plebiscite ROSS GREENWOOD: Minister for Industry, Innovation, and Science Greg Hunt from our Parliament House studios. Many thanks for your time, Greg. GREG HUNT: It’s a pleasure, Ross. ROSS GREENWOOD: Look, I know you might be a bit pressed for time with a…
DetailsCEDA State of the Nation Address Parliament House, Canberra ** Check against delivery ** Introduction Good morning. I am delighted to be invited to speak at your State of the Nation forum. It’s an opportunity to talk about my vision for industry, innovation and science working side by side to drive our economic future and…
DetailsAs the last Ford Falcon and Holden Cruze roll off the production line today, the Turnbull Government is committed to supporting workers during what is a difficult time for many staff and their families. Already there has been significant partnership between all levels of Government to support workers during this period of transition. In particular,…
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