Latest Government It News

The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate Skin Elements Limited's allegations of undisclosed investor associations following a $2.5 million placement, after 62 Capital agreed to waive transfer restrictions on placement securities.

DroneShield has landed a $24.9 million contract with the US Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to supply mobile and fixed counter-drone solutions, reinforcing its foothold in the US defence market.

Pure Resources has appointed retired US Navy Vice Admiral Jeff Trussler to its advisory board, aiming to fast-track US government funding and integration of its advanced materials into defence supply chains.

LDR Capital Property Fund has initiated its portfolio repositioning strategy by exchanging contracts to sell a secondary office asset in Cannon Hill for $24.8 million, aiming to recycle non-core assets and reduce debt without affecting FY26 distributions.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has updated details for its 2026 Interim Dividend, confirming an 83-cent payment per share, partially franked, with dividend reinvestment and bonus option plans priced at AUD 35.31.

Stakk Ltd has secured a significant U.S. healthcare technology contract, pushing its annualised revenue run rate to approximately A$26 million. The deal highlights accelerating adoption of its AI-native Digital Trust platform across regulated industries.

Legacy Minerals has locked in a farm-in deal with Aurelia Metals for its Cobar Project, allowing Aurelia to earn up to 90% by funding exploration. This partnership leverages Aurelia's established Cobar Basin operations while Legacy focuses on its flagship Mt Carrington project.

St George Mining has restructured its Lithium Star joint venture, with battery giant Amperex Technology Limited exchanging its 10% JV stake for a 12.5 million shareholding in St George at a 36% premium. This move consolidates lithium exploration under St George while giving ATL exposure to the Araxá niobium-rare earths project and offtake rights on future lithium production.

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

Xenitra Limited has locked in a four-year exclusive distribution agreement for Biomiq Skincare in Greater China, targeting $5 million in minimum purchases and integrating the brand into its blockchain tokenised sales ecosystem.

Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Bison Resources has appointed Tim Mackellar as CEO, leveraging his senior mining and capital markets experience to drive exploration and development efforts.