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What if we could use sunlight to transform CO2 emissions into clean, usable fuel? Photocatalytic CO2 reduction does just that, harnessing the power of light to convert greenhouse gases into fuels like methanol and methane. This innovation not only reduces carbon in the atmosphere but also provides a sustainable energy source, helping to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Join us to find out more about this cooling technology that doesn’t need electricity: https://hubs.la/Q02ZvBs30 RMIT University InnovationAus.com #CarbonReduction #SustainableEnergy #CleanFuelInnovation #GreenhouseGasSolutions #Photocatalysis

A media drop and alleged leak has put the corporation in charge of the government’s $15 billion manufacturing fund under scrutiny at its first Senate Estimates appearance since its inaugural deal. #NRF #AusPol #Manufacturing

Australia’s first standalone Cybersecurity Bill has passed into law, introducing a mandatory ransomware reporting regime and protections for businesses that cooperate with authorities in the aftermath of a cyber-attack. #CyberSecurity #AusTech

Are you ready to explore how Australia’s innovative research is transforming industries and building a globally competitive nano-manufacturing ecosystem? Join us at the Centre for Atomaterials and Nanomanufacturing (CAN) Official Opening and Industry Forum, where industry leaders and researchers will uncover the transformative power of atomaterials. Hear from Professor Baohua Jia (Director of CAN) RMIT University, Frank Yao (CEO and Founder) Innofocus Photonics Technology Pty Ltd, Professor Hala Zreiqat (Founder) BIOTech Futures, Professor Mark Osborn (Dean - School of Science) RMIT University, Dr. Matthew David (Research & Innovation), GrapheneX and Prof Matthew Cuthbertson, Victorian Clean Technology Fund This is your chance to witness how groundbreaking research is driving real-world impact in sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, and more. Don’t miss out! Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02Y9GbM0 #NanoManufacturing #InnovationEcosystem #AustralianIndustry #SustainableInnovation #AdvancedMaterials

As McKinsey's latest federal work gets going in Australia it is facing serious allegations in the US and calls to review its eligibility for government work there after it allegedly failed to disclose conflicts of interest with China. #Defence #AUKUS #McKinsey #AusPol

Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Monday introduced legislation to allow the government to pour almost $14 billion into Australia’s fledgling green hydrogen and critical minerals processing industries, marking a new era of industry intervention. #AusPol #Hydrogen #CriticalMinerals #FMiA

The Western Australian state government has committed $15 million to construct a new medical research and innovation hub in Perth. Department of Health (WA Health) #WA #health #medical #research #FHRI #fund #investmnt #innovation #technology #WesternAustralia

Government procurement policies are being underutilised as an innovation lever, according to experts, who warn Australia’s main program lacks scale and buying rules still aren’t optimised for industry growth. Cicada Innovations CSIRO Digital Health CRC TechnologyOne Cooperative Research Australia #procurement #scale #SME #tech #innovation #government #buying #development #research #translation #investment

Social media platforms could use information they already hold about an individual to infer whether that user is under 16, avoiding the need to collect further identification or biometric data for the age limit ban, a Senate inquiry has heard. #AusPol #AusTech

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation’s first ever investment is out the door, marking an important milestone for industrial policy in Australia, and a landmark event in the life of the Albanese government. #NRF #FMIA #EconomicComplexity