Organisation
House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources
Owning Institution:
Report
The now frontier: developing Australia's space industry
This inquiry report finds that while Australia has some manufacturing and technological capabilities that can contribute to the space sector, this will need to be more strategically developed and grown to sustain an industry.
Report
From rubbish to resources: building a circular economy
Australians generate 2.7 tonnes of waste - per person, per year. Approximately, 40% of this waste ends up in landfill. This report addresses this dilemma in some way, recommending that the rubbish we create must be effectively, efficiently and sustainably dealt with.
Report
Keep it in the regions: mining and resources industry support for businesses in regional economies
This report calls for government action to stem rampant casualisation of full-time mining jobs in order to improve the industry’s social and economic return to the regional communities that support it.
Report
Internet Competition Inquiry: report
Internet commerce currently accounts for only a small proportion of the Australian retail market but is growing rapidly. As a result of this growth, Australian businesses are experiencing increased competition from overseas firms using the internet to directly market to Australian consumers.
Report
Social issues relating to land-based automated vehicles in Australia
This report, looking into autonomous vehicle technology, has recommended that the federal government should facilitate and encourage trials of automated vehicles in Australia.