“From a scientific perspective, the voice is a must,” STA President Mark Hutchinson emphasises the importance of the voice for science.
Why a ‘yes’ vote will connect all Australians
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.
A tax incentive to accelerate diversity in Australia’s workforce
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.
How you can support an Indigenous Voice
As the nation’s peak body representing 115,000 Australian scientists and technologists, Science & Technology Australia now calls our community to action to support an Indigenous Voice!
Set a 3% R&D target and double the dollars for discoveries
The Universities Accord panel should recommend setting a bold R&D investment target of 3% of GDP by 2035, and a doubling of ARC, NHMRC and university Research Block Grants funding from 2024 in its final report.
STA welcomes top STEM leaders to committees
STA enthusiastically welcomes the appointments of science and research leaders to its sector-leading Policy and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees.