We welcome today’s release of the Government’s discussion paper for its Strategic Examination of R&D by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP. In a time of biting cost-of-living challenges, economic adversity and environmental crisis, science and innovation can chart a stronger future for Australia.
Budget a chance to tackle the ‘missing middle’ of Aus innovation
In its Pre-Budget submission on behalf of more than 225,000 scientists and technologists, Science & Technology Australia has called for strategic investment in industry development to create a prosperous Australia made from Australian ideas.
Science stars recognised in awards
STA congratulates the many scientists and technologists recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours, and is thrilled that Mabuigilaig and Goemulgal scientist Dr Katrina Wruck was awarded 2025 Young Australian of the Year.
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