Australia’s scientists and technologists have warmly welcomed the Federal Budget’s practical measures to ease immediate cost of living pressures and support those recovering from natural disasters, but warned the country’s long-term prosperity depends on future deep investment in the budget-boosting power of STEM research and development.
Saturday 8 March marks International Women’s Day – a global celebration of the achievements of women and a call to action for gender equality.
Australia’s science and technology sector urges the Coalition to rethink swingeing cuts to the size of the Australian Public Service workforce and commit to protecting the many STEM professionals employed by government.
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