Science & Technology Australia (STA) welcomes the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence’s recommendation that the Australian Government continue investing directly in public research computing through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). The recommendation, contained in the Committee’s early advice to the Prime Minister, recognises that Australia’s research computing needs extend beyond what commercial […]

Science & Technology Australia (STA) welcomes today’s release of the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Exposure Draft as an important step towards securing the capabilities Australia needs to drive productivity, resilience and innovation. STA CEO Ryan Winn said, once finalised, the Roadmap will play a critical role in implementing the Ambitious Australia report and strengthening […]

Good afternoon Chair, and Committee members. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today.  I am Dr Kathy Nicholson, appearing on behalf of Science & Technology Australia, the peak body for Australia’s science and technology sectors. STA represents nearly 150 member organisations and more than 235,000 scientists and technologists across the country.  STEM professionals born overseas are essential to […]

Science & Technology Australia (STA) will deliver its flagship Science Meets Parliament program in Western Australia for the first time, creating new opportunities for the science and technology sector to connect with state decision-makers. Hosted by the WA Parliament and delivered by STA, Science Meets Parliament Western Australia will take place in Perth on 21-22 […]

Science & Technology Australia (STA) is calling for a nationally coordinated program to upskill teachers working outside their subject expertise, following Australia’s worst recorded maths results. Results released overnight from the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) show Australia’s long-term decline in mathematics continuing, while science improved slightly from 2022 but remained below earlier […]

Australian science and technology are delivering new capabilities, industries, jobs and better outcomes for Australians. A new video series launched by Science & Technology Australia (STA) will bring these stories to a national audience. Ideas to Impact, produced by STA in partnership with ASN Media, showcases the people, research infrastructure, technologies and ideas strengthening Australia’s […]