Reports and Publications
Here you will find a collection of reports and publications crafted to support and enhance the science and technology sectors in Australia.
These include submissions to government, reports on issues relevant to STEM professionals, and ideas and plans for the future of Australian science and technology. Scroll down to see the latest submissions and reports, or click here to view STA's Policy Summary.
2019
- STA submission: Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification Review
- STA submission: Implementation of the National Science and Research Priorities
- STA submission: Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
- STA submission: Performance-Based Funding for the Commonwealth Grant Scheme
- STA submission: Regional, Rural and Remote Education
- 2019/20 Pre-Budget Submission
2018
- STA submission: Status of the Teaching Profession
- STA submission: effectiveness of the current temporary skilled visa system in targeting genuine skills shortages
- STA submission: Inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment
- STA submission: Inquiry into the Higher Education Support Amendments
- STA submission: independent review of South Australia’s moratorium on the cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) food crops
- STA submission: Women in STEM Decadal Plan
- STA submission: Research & Development Tax Incentive Amendments
- STA submission: Defence Trade Controls Act Review
- STA submission: Review of the Australian Public Service
- STA submission: Funding Australia's Research
- STA submission: 2021 Census
- 2018/19 Budget Analysis
- STA submission: Inquiry into Canberra's national institutions
- Professional Scientists Remuneration Survey Report 2017
- STA submission: Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017
- STA submission: Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (Student Loan Sustainability) Bill 2018
- STA submission: Medical Research Future Fund Priorities
2017
- 2018/19 Budget Submission
- STA submission: Digital Economy Strategy
- STA submission: Third Review of the Gene Technology Regulatory System
- STA submission: Review of Space Industry Capability
- STA submission: 2030 Strategic Plan for the Australian Innovation, Science and Research System
- Open Letter for Science
Prior to 2015
- STA submission: Senate Inquiry into Australia’s Innovation System - 2014
- STA submission: Science and the Media - 2010
- STA submission: Inquiry into Australia's international research collaborations - 2010
- Women in the science research workforce report - 2009
- When is science valid? A short guide on how science works and when to believe it - 2009
- A 21st Century Role for Australian Science and Innovation - 2006
- Australian Science: Investing in the Future - 2002
- Australian Science: an Investment for the 21st Century - 2000