The Galilee School and Amaroo School in the ACT will deliver an innovative project to strengthen students’ digital literacy skills, thanks to funding from the Coalition Government. Liberal Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja announced that schools in the ACT were set to receive $69,877 of funding through the second round of the Digital Literacy School Grants Program. “The Coalition …
Continue readingUpgrades worth $860,000 start under Australian Government’s Black Spot Program Works to include improved line markings, speed humps and upgraded signage All projects due for completion by mid-2018 Works are underway on road safety upgrades at six locations across the ACT under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program. Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja said the Coalition Government had delivered …
Continue readingNominations for Australia’s most prestigious science awards, the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are now open. In calling for nominations the Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Michaelia Cash said the prizes celebrated the achievements and successes of Australian scientists, teachers and innovators in Australia and abroad. “These awards recognise the extraordinary contribution that Australia’s scientists and science teachers make to …
Continue readingHospitals, art galleries and sports stadiums are amongst the more unusual locations set to come alive with science during this year’s National Science Week, thanks to over $600,000 in Australian Government grants announced today. The 2018 National Science Week Grants will provide funding for science engagement activities, events, and competitions to take place during Australia’s largest celebration of science this …
Continue readingOur scientists, researchers and innovators are at the forefront of our changing economy – the relationship between scientists and lawmakers is critical to Australia’s future prosperity. The 20th annual Science meets Parliament brings more than 200 scientists, technologists and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals to Parliament House in Canberra for professional development, forums and a series of private …
Continue readingOwners and managers of historic places with outstanding heritage significance to Australia can now apply for funding to help protect, conserve and raise awareness of the national treasures in their care. “In the ACT and other regions, we are lucky enough to have special places such as the Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves, and the Snowy Mountains Scheme, that …
Continue readingThe fifth round of Australian Government CRC Project (CRC-P) grants opened today, targeting short-term industry-led collaborative research projects that will develop products, services or processes to deliver tangible outcomes and commercial benefits to participants and their industry sectors. “The CRC Program remains a cornerstone of the Australian Government’s commitment to driving collaboration to strengthen our industries,” Senator Seselja said. “We’re …
Continue readingA new world-class instrument launched today by the Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Zed Seselja will make surveying our stars faster and more efficient. Senator Seselja visited the Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran, New South Wales, to launch the TAIPAN—a spectroscopic instrument designed by the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO) and purpose built for the UK Schmidt Telescope (UKST). …
Continue readingCanberra based company, Quintessence Labs, has been awarded a $528,000 contract through the Defence Innovation Hub to develop their technology in support of the Australian Defence Force. Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, said this significant investment in the Australian industry and innovation sector will ensure Defence has access to leading-edge technology. “This funding will not only support local jobs, …
Continue readingI am honoured to be part of the Turnbull Government’s science, jobs and innovation agenda. We are growing the economy, creating jobs and getting more Australians into work. 1,000 jobs are being created every single day. 383,000 jobs have been created over the past 12 months, 80 per cent of them full time. And in November alone, more than 61,000 …
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