[1] To strengthen the partnership between the United States and Australia, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Tony Abbott reassessed various initiatives such as security, economy, science, technology, innovation and relationships.
[2] US and Australia’s collaboration on science, technology, and innovation will focus on relevant issues varying from neuroscience, energy and information technology.
[3] The US and Australia are two of the originators of the Global Innovation Fund (GIF) that’s geared towards improving the lives and providing opportunities for people.
Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/11/10/fact-sheet-us-australia-alliance