Citizen Science Grants Program Open Until 9 March 2020

Citizen Science Grants Program Open Until 9 March 2020

14 January 2020

Queensland Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch Citizen Science Funding To Support Reef Health Victor P Taffa Scientists, organisations and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $30,000 under the second round of the Palaszczuk Government’s Citizen Science Grants program. Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch said the program was launched almost one […]

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Palaszczuk Govt Partner With Queensland Company For New Defence Technology

Palaszczuk Govt Partner With Queensland Company For New Defence Technology

31 December 2019

Queensland Minister for Innovation Kate Jones Brisbane Company Pursues Lucrative Global Defence Markets Victor P Taffa Palaszczuk Government is partnering with a Queensland company on the cutting edge of new defence technology soon set to be exported overseas. Minister for Innovation Kate Jones today revealed the government would support Kedron business GaardTech to commercialise its […]

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Hodgman Govt Supports ICT Workforce For Tasmania’s Technology Future

Hodgman Govt Supports ICT Workforce For Tasmania’s Technology Future

23 December 2019

Tasmania Minister for Science and Technology Michael Ferguson Building The ICT Workforce For Tasmania’s Technology Future Victor P Taffa Hodgman Government is the strongest supporter of the information technology sector and is committed to growing even more local ICT jobs, in both ICT-specific businesses and the wider business community. Today’s release of the Tasmanian ICT […]

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Digital Partnerships Grants Program Assists Northern Territory Business

Digital Partnerships Grants Program Assists Northern Territory Business

22 December 2019

Northern Territory Minister for Corporate and Information Services Lauren Moss Digital Partnerships Grants Program Victor P Taffa First-ever Digital Territory Strategy is helping Northern Territory businesses to build digital skills and capacity through the Digital Partnerships Grants program. “Last year, the Territory Government delivered on our election commitment to develop the Digital Territory Strategy a […]

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Nearly 2000 % Increase In Free Wi-Fi Usage For 46 Remote Communities

Nearly 2000 % Increase In Free Wi-Fi Usage For 46 Remote Communities

02 December 2019

Northern Territory Minister for Corporate and Information Services Lauren Moss Remote Internet Use Taking Off Victor P Taffa Remote Territorians have embraced increased access to online services with a nearly 2000 % increase in free Wi-Fi usage in 46 remote communities as part of the Territory Government’s Community Internet Service initiative. “Connecting Territory communities is […]

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Victoria Prize And Fellowship Award 2019 Winners Congratulated By Minister

Victoria Prize And Fellowship Award 2019 Winners Congratulated By Minister

23 November 2019

Victoria Minister for Jobs Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula Top Scientists Celebrated With Prestigious Awards Victor P Taffa Victoria’s world-leading scientists have been recognised at the 2019 Victoria Prize and Fellowship Awards. Victoria Prize for Science and Innovation is the state’s most prestigious award for life sciences and physical sciences, acknowledging individuals who are leaders […]

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Melbourne Leapfrogs Sydney As Australia’s Most Innovative City

Melbourne Leapfrogs Sydney As Australia’s Most Innovative City

14 November 2019

Victoria Minister for Jobs Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula Melbourne Declared As Australia’s Most Innovative City Victor P Taffa Melbourne was today named as Australia’s most innovative city, leapfrogging Sydney to claim 11th place overall in the annual 2thinknow Innovation Cities Global Index. Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula welcomed the release of […]

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Rockhampton Gains From New Tech And Innovation Centre

Rockhampton Gains From New Tech And Innovation Centre

28 October 2019

Queensland Minister for Innovation Kate Jones State Government To Build Tech And Innovation Centre In Rocky Victor P Taffa Palaszczuk Government will partner with Central Queensland University (CQU) to deliver an advance technology and innovation centre in Rockhampton. This is under a new strategy designed to create jobs in the agricultural technology, mining and manufacturing […]

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Cyber Security Discussion On 16 October 2019 For Small Business

Cyber Security Discussion On 16 October 2019 For Small Business

09 October 2019

New South Wales Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope Cyber Security Experts Gather For New South Wales Small Business Month Victor P Taffa Small business owners will have the opportunity to educate themselves about the threats and impacts of cyber attacks at a free event in Parramatta as part of New South Wales […]

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McGowan Govt Opens Round 2 Of X-TEND Western Australian Grants Program

McGowan Govt Opens Round 2 Of X-TEND Western Australian Grants Program

01 October 2019

Western Australia Minister for Innovation and ICT Dave Kelly More Investor And Start-Up Training To Help Grow The Economy Victor P Taffa McGowan Government opens Round 2 of the X-TEND Western Australian grants program Grants help innovative Western Australian start-ups, emerging businesses and small-to-medium sized enterprises become investor ready Part of the McGowan Government’s $16.7 […]

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Redeveloped Macquarie House Site Officially Opened By Premier

Redeveloped Macquarie House Site Officially Opened By Premier

15 September 2019

Tasmania Premier Will Hodgman Innovation Front And Centre At Launceston’s Macquarie House Victor P Taffa Hodgman Government understands the importance of the digital economy and the critical role it will play in the future success of our state. That’s why we are supporting the industry to grow with a number of key initiatives, including our […]

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TechDiversity Awards 2019 Presented By Minister

TechDiversity Awards 2019 Presented By Minister

14 September 2019

Victoria Minister for Jobs Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula Strengthening Diversity In Victoria’s Digital Tech Sector Victor P Taffa Victoria’s leading entrepreneurs, innovators and start-ups have been recognised for creating positive change for under-represented groups in the digital tech sector at this year’s TechDiversity Awards. Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula last night […]

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Digital Connectivity To Be Improved For Central Highlands

Digital Connectivity To Be Improved For Central Highlands

14 September 2019

Victoria Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes Tackling The Digital Divide In Central Highlands Victor P Taffa Andrews Government is backing a new plan to improve digital connectivity in central Victoria as part of a commitment to give regional Victorians equal access to the infrastructure and services available in Melbourne. Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn […]

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Nominations For 2019 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards Now Open

Nominations For 2019 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards Now Open

10 August 2019

Tasmania Minister for Science and Technology Michael Ferguson Recognising Excellence In STEM Victor P Taffa 2019 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards for excellence in science, technology, engineering and maths are now officially open for nominations, Minister for Science and Technology Michael Ferguson said. Launching in line with National Science Week (10-18 August), these awards recognise our […]

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Ross Vining Memorial Forensic Science Winners Announced By Attorney-General

Ross Vining Memorial Forensic Science Winners Announced By Attorney-General

09 August 2019

South Australia Attorney-General Vickie Chapman Celebrating The Best Of Forensic Science South Australia Victor P Taffa Scientists who spent over 100 hours processing and analysing materials found at a series of clandestine drug labs and staff who’ve brought their knowledge of forensic toxicology to the world are among those recognised at the annual Ross Vining […]

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Remote Tourism Destinations Boosted With Improved Mobile Coverage

Remote Tourism Destinations Boosted With Improved Mobile Coverage

03 June 2019

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan Mobile Coverage Boost In Remote Tourism Destinations And Communities Victor P Taffa McGowan Government and Optus partner to deliver 4G mobile and data coverage in 11 remote locations throughout the State Co-investment to boost regional tourism, businesses and communities Mobile voice and data coverage in some of […]

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Astra Aerolab Construction Gets Underway By Deputy Premier

Astra Aerolab Construction Gets Underway By Deputy Premier

18 May 2019

New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro Astra Aerolab To Create Astronomical Benefits For Hunter Region Victor P Taffa Construction of a defence and aerospace technology park that will create up to 5,500 jobs and service and maintain Australian fighter jets has today taken flight, thanks to New South Wales Government funding. Deputy Premier John […]

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$650,000 Contribution For ACMI From Gandel Philanthropy Welcomed By Minister

$650,000 Contribution For ACMI From Gandel Philanthropy Welcomed By Minister

14 May 2019

Victoria Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley New ACMI Education Partnership In A Class Of Its Own Victor P Taffa Digital learning labs and school-based programs focused on emerging technology will be created from a major philanthropic partnership unveiled today at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley […]

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Global Medtech Manufacturer Expansion Welcomed By Minister

Global Medtech Manufacturer Expansion Welcomed By Minister

20 April 2019

Victoria Minister for Jobs Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula Global Medtech Manufacturer Expands In Melbourne Victor P Taffa Victorians will soon have access to ground-breaking technology that will make blood tests less painful and more efficient thanks to a huge expansion of global medical technology company Trajan in Melbourne’s east. Minister for Jobs, Innovation and […]

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Professor Peter Klinken AC Reappointed Chief Scientist Until June 2022

Professor Peter Klinken AC Reappointed Chief Scientist Until June 2022

03 April 2019

Western Australia Minister for Science Dave Kelly Western Australia Chief Scientist Reappointed Until 2022 Victor P Taffa Professor Peter Klinken AC reappointed as Western Australia Chief Scientist to June 2022 Science Minister Dave Kelly is pleased to announce the reappointment of Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Peter Klinken AC for a further 3 years. Professor […]

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