Australia’s status as a world leader in advanced computing received a boost today with a $70 million agreement between the research community, business and the Turnbull Government. The Turnbull Government is contributing $25 million over five years through the National Innovation and Science Agenda to a consortium developing a prototype silicon quantum integrated circuit –…
E&OE… Topics: CSIRO, Macquarie Island, Backpacker Tax LEON COMPTON: Let's talk about the CSIRO and its future now. Amid the latest stoush over the future of ongoing scientific research on Macquarie Island south of Hobart, which the Federal Government has now assured is sound. It's easier to forget an earlier international outrage at planned changes…
E&OE… Topics: Asset Recycling, Andrews Government, Refugees, Backpacker Tax NICK MCCALLUM: We'll now throw it over to Greg Hunt, the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, and a Victorian. Mr Hunt, thank you very much for joining us. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon, Nick. NICK MCCALLUM: Okay, so. I don't know whether you heard Jacinta…
Address to the CSIRO Gala Dinner Melbourne TownHall, Melbourne ** Check against delivery ** Introduction I acknowledge all of the leaders from across industry, government and academia here tonight. I acknowledge the other speakers and panelists. And I welcome all of the delegates from the International School on Research Impact Assessment, and am pleased CSIRO…
As CSIRO marks 100 years of scientific excellence, the Turnbull Government is outlining a vision for the organisation to become the world’s premier public research organisation over the coming decade. This is an ambitious goal – but it is achievable. At CSIRO’s Gala Dinner in Melbourne tonight, I was delighted to announce that the Turnbull…
E&OE… Topics: Omnibus Bill, Bill Shorten, Sam Dastyari, gay marriage LAURA JAYES: The Minister for Industry, Innovation, and Science Greg Hunt joins me now. Time is ever precious in this 45th Parliament. GREG HUNT: As we speak, Anthony Albanese is filibustering to allow us to do the interview. LAURA JAYES: Yes. Well, thank you Anthony.…
A group of six Australian PhD students leave today for a two-week study tour of some of France’s top research institutions, business incubators, innovation hubs and industry players. The students won the opportunity in the first Australian-French 24 Hour Entrepreneurship Challenge, held at the Australian National University in June. The challenge saw Australia’s most dynamic…
The Turnbull Government is bringing industry professionals into classrooms to teach the next generation of science, maths, engineering and IT leaders, as part of a new partnership between CSIRO and Ai Group. The Scientists and Mathematicians in Schools (SMiS) program links industry professionals and scientists with classroom teachers and their students to generate interest and…
E&OE… Topics: Superannuation, Sam Dastyari, political donations, Islamic State TOM ELLIOTT: Okay, our next guest is the Minister for Science and Innovation. Greg Hunt, good afternoon. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon, Tom. TOM ELLIOTT: Now, there's three things I want to ask you about: superannuation, political donations, and Islamic State. Let's start with superannuation. What…
E&OE… Topics: National Innovation and Science Agenda, Climate Change Authority, Arrium, CSIRO, ARENA TICKY FULLERTON: The new Minister for Innovation and Science is Greg Hunt and he joins me now from Melbourne. Minister, welcome there. GREG HUNT: Hey Ticky, great to be here. TICKY FULLERTON: Can I just go to the news of the day…