Monday 12 May – The TCA welcomes the new ministry and congratulates all ministers on their appointments.
We would like to especially acknowledge Senator Tim Ayres on his role as Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science. Senator Ayres has been a strong advocate for advanced manufacturing and the future of Australian industry, and his leadership will be vital as we work towards building a stronger, more competitive innovation economy.
We warmly welcome the appointment of Dr Andrew Charlton MP as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy. We were pleased to see the digital economy was explicitly added to the ministry – a strong signal of the Government’s commitment to this critical area of future growth for jobs, productivity and economic prosperity. Dr Charlton’s deep economic credentials and experience across government and business will serve him well in this critical role.
We look forward to continuing to work with both ministers to support a thriving, inclusive and globally competitive tech sector in Australia.
Damian Kassabgi
CEO
Tech Council of Australia
