Dr. Andrea Hinwood Appointed As Victoria’s First Chief Environmental Scientist

Dr. Andrea Hinwood Appointed As Victoria’s First Chief Environmental Scientist

24 March 2017

Victoria Minister for Energy Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio Victoria’s First Chief Environmental Scientist Appointed Victor P Taffa Andrews Government has appointed Dr. Andrea Hinwood as Victoria’s first Chief Environmental Scientist. Andrews Government is strengthening the powers of Victoria’s environmental watchdog, today welcoming the appointment of Victoria’s inaugural Chief Environmental Scientist. “I welcome the […]

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Palaszczuk Govt Increases Funding For More Startups And Small Businesses

Palaszczuk Govt Increases Funding For More Startups And Small Businesses

20 March 2017

Queensland Minister for Innovation Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch Queensland Firms To Test ICT Solutions With Government Victor P Taffa Queensland Palaszczuk Government is investing additional funding to encourage more startups and small businesses to collaborate with government on information and communications technology (ICT) solutions. Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy […]

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World Science Festival On In Queensland 22-26 March 2017

World Science Festival On In Queensland 22-26 March 2017

04 March 2017

Queensland Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch World Science Festival Regional Tour Kicks Off In Gladstone Victor P Taffa Wonders of science will be on show in Gladstone today as the countdown for World Science Festival Brisbane begins with a free community day. Science Minister Leeanne Enoch said the Gladstone community day was the first stop […]

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Gene Technology (Queensland) Act 2016 To Commence On 1 March 2017

Gene Technology (Queensland) Act 2016 To Commence On 1 March 2017

25 February 2017

Queensland Minister for Innovation Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch New Gene Technology Law To Commence Victor P Taffa Queensland’s new gene technology laws will be in step with Commonwealth legislation from next week, creating certainty for research in the state. Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch said the Gene Technology […]

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AGES Conference On At Alice Springs Convention Centre 28-29 March 2017

AGES Conference On At Alice Springs Convention Centre 28-29 March 2017

18 February 2017

Northern Territory Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Ken Vowles 2017 Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar Victor P Taffa Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Ken Vowles today launched the 2017 Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar (AGES) program. Minister Vowles said AGES is the Territory’s premier exploration event and a key element of the Territory Government’s efforts […]

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Myriad Festival In Brisbane From 29-31 March 2017

Myriad Festival In Brisbane From 29-31 March 2017

09 February 2017

Queensland Minister for Innovation Leeanne Enoch Queensland Entrepreneurial Talent On World Stage Victor P Taffa Local entrepreneurs will share the stage with international stars at the three day technology and innovation Advance Queensland Myriad Festival in Brisbane next month. Minister for Innovation Leeanne Enoch said Myriad would be an opportunity of a lifetime for Queensland […]

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Palaszczuk Govt Launches Advancing Our Digital Future Strategy

Palaszczuk Govt Launches Advancing Our Digital Future Strategy

30 January 2017

Queensland Minister for Innovation Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch Queensland Minister for Small Business Leeanne Enoch Advancing Queensland’s Digital Future Victor P Taffa A refreshed Queensland Government ICT (Information Communication Technology) strategy to improve Queensland’s digital future will be launched later this year by the Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy […]

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Barnett Govt Establishes Telecommunications Fund

Barnett Govt Establishes Telecommunications Fund

29 January 2017

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Terry Redman Western Australia Minister for Agriculture and Food Mark Lewis Western Australia Minister for Commerce Minister Mischin Rural WA To Benefit From Telecommunications Fund Victor P Taffa $22 Million to further improve innovative agricultural telecommunications in regional Western Australia Will provide productivity, commercial and social benefits to regional […]

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Minister Opens Echuca’s New Product Innovation Science Lab Centre

Minister Opens Echuca’s New Product Innovation Science Lab Centre

09 January 2017

Victoria Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford Cementing A Jobs Boost For Echuca Victor P Taffa Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford, today officially opened a new Product Innovation Science Lab Centre in Echuca, to complement E.B Mawson & Son’s Concrete and quarrying business. Andrews Government has underwritten the development of the new centre, which […]

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Advocates Of Digital Technologies Recognised By Queensland Govt

Advocates Of Digital Technologies Recognised By Queensland Govt

13 December 2016

Queensland Minister for Innovation Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch Inspirational Queenslanders Appointed Digital Champions Victor P Taffa Palaszczuk Government has named 18 inspirational Queenslanders as Advance Queensland Community Digital Champions in recognition of their contribution to improving digital inclusion across the state. Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch praised […]

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Texas Based Tech Company Opens Asia Pacific Headquarters In Melbourne

Texas Based Tech Company Opens Asia Pacific Headquarters In Melbourne

11 December 2016

Victoria Minister for Small Business Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis Another Global Tech Company Chooses Victoria Victor P Taffa Texas-based AgileCraft is the latest global tech company to call Victoria home, announcing it will open its Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne early next year, creating up to 60 new jobs. “AgileCraft is yet another example […]

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Barnett Govt Provides Funding For Clever Buoy Shark Detection System

Barnett Govt Provides Funding For Clever Buoy Shark Detection System

26 November 2016

Western Australia Minister for Fisheries Joe Francis Western Australia Minister for Innovation Bill Marmion Trial Of New Shark Detection Technology Victor P Taffa Liberal National Government approves funding for trial of Clever Buoy technology Trial is part of Government’s $33 Million WA Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy City Beach, in the Town of Cambridge, will be […]

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Minister Opens New Research And Learning Centre At University Of Queensland

Minister Opens New Research And Learning Centre At University Of Queensland

16 November 2016

Queensland Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch New UQ Library Centre To Foster Innovative Research & Learning Victor P Taffa Science Minister Leeanne Enoch today opened a revolutionary new research and learning centre at the University of Queensland. Ms. Enoch said the Centre for Digital Scholarship, part of the university’s library facilities, was a huge plus […]

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Professor Suzanne Miller Appointed As Next Chief Scientist For Queensland

Professor Suzanne Miller Appointed As Next Chief Scientist For Queensland

09 November 2016

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Queensland Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch New Queensland Chief Scientist  Victor P Taffa Professor Suzanne Miller will be the next Chief Scientist for Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said today. Professor Miller, who is Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Queensland Museum Network, will replace Dr. Geoff Garrett AO. Dr. Garrett […]

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Premier Opens UQ Centre In Stem Cell Ageing And Regenerative Engineering

Premier Opens UQ Centre In Stem Cell Ageing And Regenerative Engineering

20 October 2016

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Queensland Minister for Innovation Science and the Digital Economy Leeanne Enoch New UQ Research Centre To Tackle Ageing Stem Cells Victor P Taffa The age-old battle against old age has opened on a new front with the launch of a $7 Million research centre at The University of Queensland today. Premier […]

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Tasmania Wins 4 Awards At The National Technology iAwards

Tasmania Wins 4 Awards At The National Technology iAwards

04 September 2016

Tasmania Minister for Information Technology and Innovation Michael Ferguson Tasmanian IT Experts In The Running For International Awards Victor P Taffa Tasmania’s IT industry is showcasing its talents to the nation by picking up four awards at the National Technology iAwards, Minister for Information Technology and Innovation Michael Ferguson said. From a total of 11 […]

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Tasmania Now Has 50 Live Locations In Wi-Fi Network

Tasmania Now Has 50 Live Locations In Wi-Fi Network

25 August 2016

Tasmania Minister for Information Technology and Innovation Michael Ferguson Taking Tasmania To The World With Free Wi-Fi Network Victor P Taffa Minister for Information Technology and Innovation Michael Ferguson said that the Hodgman State Government is delivering on its promise to roll out free Wi-Fi across Tasmania including to regional areas. “As part of stage […]

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100 Km Depth 3-D Geophysical Model Of South Australia Launched

100 Km Depth 3-D Geophysical Model Of South Australia Launched

23 August 2016

Acting South Australia Minister for Mineral Resources John Rau New Tool Uncovers South Australia’s Geophysical Data To A Depth Of 100 Km Victor P Taffa A landmark three-dimensional geophysical model that takes in the whole of South Australia to a depth of 100 km was launched today. “This research tool is yet another way the […]

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Scitech To Gain A New Home From 2021

Scitech To Gain A New Home From 2021

22 August 2016

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Western Minister for Regional Development Terry Redman Scitech To Relocate To Perth Cultural Centre Victor P Taffa Scitech will relocate from City West to Perth Cultural Centre Inaugural Premier’s Fellow in Agriculture and Food announced Conservation scientist Professor Kingsley Dixon is Scientist of the Year Professor Ian Ritchie AO inducted […]

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Palaszczuk Govt Launches Advance Queensland Engaging Science Grants

Palaszczuk Govt Launches Advance Queensland Engaging Science Grants

21 August 2016

Queensland Minister for Science Leeanne Enoch Science In The Spotlight Through New Program Victor P Taffa To coincide with National Science Week, the Palaszczuk Government has launched a funding program to help celebrate of science in the community. Science Minister Leeanne Enoch today announced the Advance Queensland Engaging Science Grants designed to help boost community […]

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