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27 September 2023

Why I’ll be voting ‘Yes, and …’ for a brighter, holistic future

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“From a scientific perspective, the voice is a must,” STA President Mark Hutchinson emphasises the importance of the voice for science.

27 September 2023

Why a ‘yes’ vote will connect all Australians

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If millions of Australians open our hearts and minds and vote ‘yes’, we will connect all of us – Australians both new and old – to the long story of our country.

19 September 2023

A tax incentive to accelerate diversity in Australia’s workforce

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In its submission to the Government’s Pathway to Diversity in STEM Draft Recommendations, Science & Technology Australia has urged bold thinking to tackle a lack of diversity in Australia’s workplaces. A new tax incentive to drive diversity in Australia’s largest companies could powerfully shift the dial on equality in the country’s workforce – including its pivotal STEM sector.

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