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7 December 2023

STA thanks Professor Mark Hutchinson for his superb Presidency

Science & Technology Australia is deeply grateful to Professor Mark Hutchinson for his remarkable leadership and legacy as President of STA.

30 November 2023

Parliamentary Friends of Science tackle Australia’s STEM workforce challenge

The urgent imperative for Australia to train and retain more STEM talent – and bring our STEM talent back from overseas – was tackled by the Parliamentary Friends of Science group at Parliament House.

29 November 2023

ARC Bill a welcome end to Ministerial meddling

Legislation to abolish the Ministerial veto on Australian Research Council grants will powerfully depoliticise research funding and deliver stronger transparency and accountability in decision-making.

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Science & Technology Australia (STA) is Australia’s peak body in science and technology. We represent more than 115,000 scientists and technologists.

STA is an influential voice for evidence and expertise in public policy.

Our mission is to advance the public good and social and community welfare, and strengthen civil society, through education, outreach and programs.

We do so to advance the impact of science and technology to help solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges, including saving and improving lives.

With headquarters in Canberra, STA has excellent relationships with Parliamentarians, the Office of the Chief Scientist, the scientific academies, heads of Government science agencies, granting bodies, and key industry players.

We bring together scientists, scientific societies, governments, industry and the broader community.

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