In a bold move to boost renewable energy capacity and transform the manufacturing sector, the Western Australian government has initiated a wind energy manufacturing co-investment program with a budget of $8 million. Supporting local manufacturers in their transition into the wind energy supply chain is the goal of this strategic initiative, which was established in…
There is a new economic and environmental opportunity in hydrogen electrolyser production in Australia, which puts the country in an excellent position to lead the worldwide transition to renewable energy. This industry has the potential to generate $1.7 billion yearly and add over 4,000 new jobs by 2050, according to a new study from the…
The latest update from the Minister of Innovation is as follows: The Gillard Government is helping one of southern Queensland’s major meat manufacturers to invest in new, clean technology to improve its production efficiency and cut energy costs throughout its operations. A $6.2 million grant from the Gillard Government’s Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment…
The new Liberal government is beginning to make announcements to the changes of the various grant schemes. Many of the different grants have been marked for cancellation as a means of “ending Labor’s waste and reckless spending”. Full details can be found at media release Our Plan to get the Budget under Control. Schemes to be…
AusIndustry has been sending out letters lately informing the official closure of the Clean Technology Programs. The current Australian Government has committed to abolishing the carbon tax and they expect in doing so they will lower the costs for Australian businesses and manufacturers. This will hopefully promote growth and costs. As such, the Australian Government…
The 15th Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) funding round for 2012 will focus on clean manufacturing, social innovation and sustainable regional communities which are seen to represent significant challenges for our nation and are vital to our economic and social prosperity. In the 15th selection round, the CRC committee will place a particular focus on applications…
Oliver Yates has been appointed the head of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s (CEFC) board. The former Macquarie Group banker will be responsible for managing how $13 billion in green investments will be allocated. The scheme is to drive clean energy products and is expected to drive around $100 billion in investments in the renewables sector over the period…
A new report released today confirms the significance of Australia’s two million small businesses to the Australian economy. The research reinforces the essential and vital a role the small business sector plays in Australia’s economic life. The report was compiled by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other…
The $9.2 billion Jobs and Competitiveness Program legislative was passed by the Senate today and is designed to assist industries like aluminium, steel, cement, lead and zinc, glass making, LNG and paper manufacturing. This Program focuses on emissions intensive and trade exposed activities which release high levels of carbon pollution but have difficulty passing on costs…
From today Australian entrepreneurs will not have to repay Early Stage Commercialisation grants for businesses developing a new product, process, or service. Additionally, the annual turnover limit for applicants will rise from $20 million to $50 million and access to skilled managers now have the option to apply for an Experienced Executives grant of up to…
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