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Cochlear calls for stability to R&D Tax Policy with release of FY19 Results

August 19th, 2019

In comments published in The Australian coinciding with the release of their FY19 financial report, Cochlear has called on the Australian government to adapt policies to ensure Australia remains competitive in attracting global investment in R&D Activity.   CEO Dig Howitt noted specifically that the R&D Tax Incentive must be subject to a stable policy platform to address Australia’s declining R&D Expenditure when quantified as a proportion of GDP.   Dig Howitt had previously mentioned at the AFR Innovation Summit that […]

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ASX Listed Software Company Receive AusIndustry Finding That R&D Activities Are Not Eligible

July 30th, 2019

XPED LIMITED has announced to the ASX that the company has received notice from AusIndustry of a finding assessing certain registered activities as ineligible under the requirements of the R&D Tax Incentive for the FY18 period. XPED LIMITED had previously announced in the company’s interim report for the half year ended 31 December 2018 that a Refundable R&D offset of $1,634,607 was received in respect of the Technology Development segment of the business, which is focused on development of Internet […]

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Moreton Resources Limited v Innovation and Science Australia [2019] FCAFC

July 25th, 2019

This matter has been appealed to the Federal Court. Introduction: A recent decision has been handed down by the Full Federal Court in the case Moreton Resources Limited v Innovation and Science Australia [2019] FCAFC 120. The decision is still subject to appeal however shows clarification in disputes with existing R&D technology at new sites. Background: A previous AAT decision in September 2018 had determined that R&D Activities registered by Moreton Resources Limited were not R&D Activities in accordance with […]

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Satellite communications company, Myriota, first start up to sign agreement with Australian Space Agency

July 16th, 2019

Myriota, a satellite communications company working closely with the University of South Australia in 2015, has received funding’s of $15 million dollars with Boeing HorizonX Ventures. Anthony Murfett said that “it demonstrates that businesses of all sizes can make a significant contribution to Australia’s space industry.” The coaction of a startup and the Space Agency have shown the importance of a unique R&D and IP. Murfett commented, “Myriota’s technological innovation is important not only to support the growth and transformation […]

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