Mark Coulton (Parkes, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to congratulate the Dubbo based company Maverick Biosciences on receipt of a grant from the Minister for Industry and Science under the Australian government's Accelerating Commercialisation program. Maverick Biosciences produce and export biomaterials for manufacturers that are developing percutaneous cardiovascular devices for humans. These percutaneous cardiovascular devices reduce patients' time in intensive care facilities, therefore reducing hospital costs, and can be implanted into frail patients. Maverick will use this funding to build a clean room in their Mountbatten Drive premises for the manufacturing of these materials. Their aim is to commission a certifiable pilot plant enabling the production of materials in such a manner as to support clients' potential on market approval. The pilot plant will also inform Maverick Biosciences of the requirements of a commercial-scale facility.

Cameron Crowley and his business partners all come from agricultural backgrounds, including strong livestock-raising and slaughtering experience. The company first began work in the area in 1998, when the founders of the company met and aligned around a like belief, knowledge and understanding of business principles and philosophies. They combine a passion for building business, creating opportunities for agriculture and delivering value to clients. Their innovation is outstanding. I would like to wish them all the best and look forward to following them on their journey.