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Cooperative Research Centres (CRCS) will have a combined total value of $14.5 billion to the Australian economy by 2017, with their technologies, products and processes equating to substantial boosts for the country.
The report, compiled by Allen Consulting Group, was released as part of the National Science Week celebrations at Parliament House.
Federal Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, welcomed the report, which shows that CRCs have already contributed $8.6 billion to the economy.
Government welcomes manufacturing report
The Federal Government has welcomed the release of the long awaited Manufacturing Taskforce Report, which has found that the sector can continue to prosper and grow if it takes advantage of key emerging opportunities in the Asian region.
Kelp forests to be protected
The Federal Government has announced tha the giant kelp forests of the south east coast of Australia will be protected under Australian law.
Neave appointed Commonwealth Ombudsman
The Federal Government has welcomed Colin Neave’s formal appointment as the Commonwealth Ombudsman, following months of having the position vacant following Allan Asher’s resignation late last year.
Australian universities shine on global stage
Australian Universities have taken a larger stake of the world’s top 500 universities, with five universities taking top 100 places.
Consumer confidence flatlines
The Westpac-Melbounre Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment has fallen 2.5 per cent in the August period, down to 96.6 from 99.1 in July.
Government hails win over big tobacco
The Federal Government has welcomed the decision by the High Court of Australia to reject the legal challenge against its plain packaging laws.
Offshore processing looks likely to pass Senate
Despite a vehement resistance by the Federal Greens, legislation that will reinstate offshore processing looks likely to pass the Senate.
Melbourne defends most liveable crown
Melbourne has once again been named the world’s most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the second year running.
Cut emissions to save billions says report
Move to mitigate to reduce carbon emissions can significantly improve the health of the country’s population and could save billions of dollars and thousands of lives each year, a new report has found.
Government to promote women in leadership
Despite the breakdown of traditional barriers in the workplace, many women are increasingly encountering structural barriers that prevent them from entering management positions, a Women in Leadership Forum has heard.
CEFC Board appointments made
The Federal Government has confirmed the appointment of Jillian Broadbent as the chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Board for a five-year term. Also announced were the appointments of Michael Carapiet, Ian Moor, Anna Karbek and Andrew Stock as the inaugural members of the Board.
Export confidence on the rise finds DHL
Logistics specialist DHL has published its 2012 DHL Export Barometer, showing a recovering business outlook for exporters, despite the strong Australian dollar.
$1.4 billion NBN blowout draws flak
The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has released its Corporate Plan for 2012-15, outlining an expected $1.4 billion increase to its capital expenditure over that period. The plan also outlines a $3.2 billion overall increase over the life of the rollout of the network.
Government announces $42.5 million for water recycling
The Federal Government has outlined $42.5 million in funding to deliver nine innovative stormwater harvesting and re-use projects in a bid to secure water supplies in urban areas around the country.
Overall we're pretty inclusive finds report
The Australian Social Inclusion Board has published the second edition of its How Australia is faring report, finding that the country is making solid progress in a number of key social inclusion indices.
Unemployment falls to 5.2 per cent
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at 5.2 per cent in July, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Slash non-socially benefitial subisides urges report
An unclear contribution to broader society and a generally strong private result means graduates should pay more for their courses, according to a report released by the Grattan Institute.
NHVR law introduced into Queensland Parliament
Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister, Scott Emerson, has introduced the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) Bill before State Parliament.
Power bills 'the new petrol prices' says PM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has likened the surging costs of household power bills to petrol prices in her address to the Energy Policy Institute of Australia (EPIA).
ABS tracks housing prices
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its House Price Indexes: Eight Capital Cities report, finding that housing prices are continuing to decrease.