One of Australia’s most experienced company directors, professional engineer Kathryn Fagg AO, has been appointed Chair of Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Science and Technology Minister Melissa Price said Ms Fagg’s promotion from…
The Prime Minister has split the Industry, Science, Energy and Resources portfolio held by former Minister Christian Porter between two existing Ministers. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, has been given the Science and Technology portfolio in addition, while acting…
The Australian Government has appointed Naval Group Australia chair and former Rio Tinto CEO David Peever to undertake a comprehensive, independent review of Defence innovation, science and technology. David Peever also led Defence’s First Principles Review in 2015. Minister for…
The Defence Innovation Hub’s investment in innovative Australian defence industry businesses has soared past $300 million. This major milestone came with the announcement of 10 new contracts worth almost $20 million for defence industry, taking the total number of contracts signed…
Nine companies have won Defence Innovation Hub contracts worth $28 million, including Newcastle-based BlueZone Group Pty Limited which won the second biggest contract ever awarded by the Hub, worth $7.1 Million. BlueZone will develop a new unmanned surface vehicle based…