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The Australian Government’s innovation and technology Twitter. Here we talk about how technology and new ideas lift our economy and contribute to the community.

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Our team is taking a short break and will return on 2 January. We’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.🎄 🌟
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Australia’s National AI Plan is out now. It’s a roadmap to: - capture the opportunity - spread the benefits - keep Australians safe. Learn more: spklr.io/6017Bjwgd #NationalAIPlan #FutureMadeInAustralia
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Australia is establishing an Australian AI Safety Institute to strengthen #AISafety. Launching early 2026, it will share insights, monitor emerging AI technologies and support coordinated government action on AI risks and harms. Learn more: industry.gov.au/news/austral…
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That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who tuned in to celebrate the achievements of these inspiring Australians tonight. 🎉 Congrats to all the recipients of the 2025 #PMPrizes. Learn more about their achievements 👉 industry.gov.au/news/introdu…
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Who will be recognised tonight at Australia’s leading science awards, the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science? Join us from 7:00pm AEDT for live announcements #PMPrizes: industry.gov.au/PMPrizes
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The independent panel for the Strategic Examination of R&D is seeking feedback on solutions to key issues in a series of papers. 📢 Learn more and have your say 👉 consult.industry.gov.au/stra… #AusScience #SERD
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Insights and analysis are now available from the Strategic Examination of R&D discussion paper we released earlier this year. Read the latest updates: spklr.io/6010B1KJG #SERD #AusScience
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Australia’s 2025 Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem report is out now. It analyses growth and opportunities across Australia’s #ArtificialIntelligence ecosystem. Read more and explore the data: industry.gov.au/AIEcosystem2… #AIAustralia
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More Australian small and medium businesses are adopting #ArtificialIntelligence, according to the National AI Centre. Explore the latest data from our AI Adoption Tracker: spklr.io/6019B66KX #AIAustralia
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The Australian Government is now operating in line with caretaker conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. We will only communicate essential information from our department during this period. Read more: pmc.gov.au/caretaker
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We’re helping build on #AusGov’s vision of a Future Made in Australia by: - investing in science and technology - strengthening the resources sector - growing innovative businesses, industries and regions. Find out how in our Budget 2025–26 overview: spklr.io/6016fOkw
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We’re seeking your feedback on Australia's R&D system. Despite strong research performance, investment in research has declined over the past 15 years. Read the discussion paper and share your thoughts to help optimise the system. 👉 spklr.io/6015NISJ #AusScience
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#BatteryStorage, #AgTech and #RenewableEnergy businesses are receiving grants through the #IndustryGrowthProgram. Learn more about the successful projects: spklr.io/60142P8j #AusIndustry #FutureMadeinAustralia
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We’re consulting on the Strategic Examination of Research and Development #SERD 📢 Your input will help inform the examination’s advice on how we can boost our R&D system to benefit all Australians. Have your say 👉 spklr.io/60152Kp9 #AusScience
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We welcome Australia’s new Chief Scientist (@ScienceChiefAu) Professor Tony Haymet. Find out how he’d like to make the most of Australia’s #science and #research strengths 👇
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Australia’s Chief Scientist is the role of a lifetime. I’ll be emphasising the importance of measurements, data and facts as I work to elevate the contribution of science. Read more: spklr.io/6017F3ll
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Australia has appointed a new Chief Scientist – world-leading oceanographer, chemist and entrepreneur Prof Tony Haymet. As ScienceChiefAu he will advise #AusGov on #science, #research, #technology and #innovation. Learn more: spklr.io/6018F3d2 #AusScience
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Australia supports collaboration on #ArtificialIntelligence research. The recently adopted 2024 GPAI Belgrade Declaration will help improve #ResponsibleAI and #InternationalCollaboration. Learn more: spklr.io/60130e95
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The Critical Technologies Challenge Program is offering businesses up to $5.5 million to test and develop #quantum solutions. Can you solve #biosecurity #FirstNationsHealth #transport or #energy challenges with quantum? Learn how: spklr.io/60160dqe
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Crop harvesters, faba beans and firefighting robots are all part of the #IndustryGrowthProgram grants. Learn more about the successful grants: spklr.io/60160yk6
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#ArtificialIntelligence adoption is growing across Australian businesses. The National AI Centre is tracking how small and medium enterprises use and perceive AI to better understand their needs. Read more: industry.gov.au/AIPulse
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