As reported by R&D Info, a second exposure draft of the legislation for the new R&D tax incentive has been released by the Federal Government. The modifications to the legislation include a revised definition of core R&D that uses clearer language and dispenses with a range of overlapping tests. The Government has also decided not […]
Author: Jeremy Ungar
As reported by AWA, a second series of community information sessions on the Australian Government’s $12.9 billion Water for the Future program will be held throughout the Murray Darling Basin, Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong, announced today. Fourteen information sessions will be conducted by the Department of Environment, Water, […]
As reported by AWA, Nine key organisations in the water sector will work together to significantly enhance the business and export opportunities of local companies. The group, including the Australian Water Association and Austrade, plans to synchronise its programs and resources so it can better support the domestic and export growth of the water sector.
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MINE FINED OVER CONTAMINATED WATER DISCHARGE
As reported by AWA, a mining company in north west Queensland has been fined in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court today for causing serious environmental harm. Climate Change and Sustainability Minister Kate Jones said MMG Century Limited had pleaded guilty to discharging contaminated wastewater from its zinc and lead mine, about 250km north west of […]
The agreement, which takes effect on 1 January 2010, is expected to lead to liberalization of approximately 95% in trade of processed agricultural products between Israel and the EU and to significantly increase the competitiveness of the Israeli food industry exports to Europ. Negotiations led by the Foreign Trade Administration of the Ministry of Industry, […]
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Focus on Israeli company – ODIS
Overview of ODIS ODIS is an international supplier of Water and Wastewater Treatment systems and solutions. It has more than 28 years of experience in identifying and implementing solutions that address water availability and quality issues, increase productivity, reduce energy consumption and installation/operational costs, and meet growing environmental regulations. As concerns about water scarcity and […]
The Soreq desalination plant will be constructed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) process. SDL, comprised of IDE and Hutchinson Water, was announced as the winner in the tender. SDL undertakes to plan, build and operate the desalination plant for an overall period of 26.5 years, after which the plant will be transferred to State ownership. SDL […]
The Better Place Center is located just outside Tel Aviv, constructed inside a refurbished oil tank, symbolizing the transition to electric transportation. The tour also gives visitors the opportunity to drive an electric vehicle on a specially-designed test track. (For more info)
The State of Israel sold a 5% stake of Israel Discount Bank to the Deutsche Investment Bank, which won a closed tender. Deutsche Bank pledged to buy a 5% stake in Israel Discount Bank and received an option to purchase up to 3.33% more shares at a 0.5% discount to their bid price.(for more info)
A new round of funding is available for Victorian and Israeli companies to turn their innovative ideas into commercial products under the joint fund agreement between the State of Victoria and Israel.
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