As Australia’s peak body for scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians, we warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Albanese Government intends to create a Future Made in Australia Act.
A record-breaking Science Meets Parliament
Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2024 was our biggest yet – with the largest number of in-person delegates ever, and we have you to thank for making it the success that it was!
ARC reforms strengthen Australia’s research capability
As Australia’s peak body for scientists and technologists, we welcome the passing of the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023 – enshrining into legislation recommendations of the Expert Panel.
Ryan Winn to lead Science & Technology Australia as CEO
Highly experienced Chief Executive and Australian policy leader Ryan Winn will lead Science & Technology Australia as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Professor Sharath Sriram – National Press Club Address
Read the full text of STA President Professor Sharath Sriram’s National Press Club Address.
R&D push will boost Australia by $100 billion and 42,000 new jobs
Speaking at the National Press Club, STA President Professor Sharath Sriram made a powerful case for rapidly reaching the 3% target to turn Australia into an innovation nation.