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Queensland increases investment in CopperString

12 June, 2026

The Queensland Government has announced an increase in its commitment to CopperString by delivering an additional $3.2bn investment.


NSW launches Local Jobs First Commission legislation

02 June, 2026

Local workers and businesses are set to receive priority in NSW Government contracts moving forward.


Queensland launches tender for additional gas‍-‍fired generation

28 May, 2026

The Queensland Government has launched a tender to support an additional 400 MW of gas-fired generation in Central Queensland.


WA calls for expressions of interest to build defence manufacturing hub

27 May, 2026

The WA Government has opened expressions of interest (EOIs) for companies with an international market to establish a presence in Western Australia.


NSW announces largest ever boost to renewable power

26 May, 2026

The NSW Government has announced it is launching what it says is the biggest renewable energy tender in the state's history.


NSW Government to fast‍-‍track renewable energy projects

15 May, 2026

The new law will allow the NSW Energy Minister to identify and streamline the highest‍-‍priority renewable energy projects in the planning pipeline.


Government announces expanded minerals cooperation with Japan

05 May, 2026

The government has announced stronger cooperation with Japan on critical minerals, with greater support for onshore processing, refining and manufacturing.


Federal government invests in solid rocket motor manufacturing

04 May, 2026

The federal government has announced it is investing an initial $126.9m to establish solid rocket motor production in Australia.


WA Government announces $1.4bn clean energy fund

29 April, 2026

The fund will support clean energy projects like Clean Energy Link (CEL) – East, which will bring more renewable energy to Perth and WA's South West.


WA Government extends support for lithium industry

22 April, 2026

The WA Government has announced the allocation of funds to expand a fee waiver initiative to support two strategically important lithium hydroxide producers.


Government fast-tracks funding to support industry and shore up supply chains

20 April, 2026

The Australian Government has announced it is fast-tracking three streams of funding to get finance moving to strengthen critical supply chains.


Queensland Government reports progress on Energy Roadmap after six months

20 April, 2026

The Queensland Government says its Energy Roadmap is delivering progress on affordability, reliability and sustainability after only six months.


NSW introduces mandatory regulations for battery manufacturers

09 April, 2026

New legislation introduces mandatory battery regulations, including greater responsibility for manufacturers and suppliers in reducing the risk of fires.


Australia and Germany to cooperate on guided weapons components

30 March, 2026

The Australian Government has announced another step toward establishing domestic manufacturing of priority components for anti-ship cruise missiles.


Queensland announces $200m for sustainable energy in the North West

18 March, 2026

The Queensland Government has announced that market sounding is underway on the state's $200 million North West Energy Fund, supporting CopperString.


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