Submissions, 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 Vision.
2025
- STA Submission - 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission
- STA Submission - National Health and Medical Research Strategy Survey 1
- STA Submission - Jobs and Skills Australia Gender Economic Equality Study
- STA Submission - 2026 NRI Roadmap Survey
- STA Submission - ARC NCGP Policy Review
- STA Submission - Strategic Examination of R&D
2024
- STA 2025 Federal Election Priorities
- STA Annual Report 2024
- STA Submission - ARC Amendment Bill 2023
- STA Submission - response to consultation paper on Jobs and Skills Australia's work plan 2024-25
- STA Submission - Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023
- STA Submission - 2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission
- STA Submission - Supporting the development of sovereign capability in the Australian Tech Sector
- STA Submission - Response to Climate Change Authority Issues Paper
- STA Submission - Australian Research Council National Competitive Grants Program Policy Review
- STA Submission - Select Committee Inquiry into Adopting Artificial Intelligence
- STA Submission - Defence Trade Legislation Regulations 2024
- STA Submission - Review of the points test
- STA Submission - Draft International Education and Strategic Skills Framework
- STA Submission - ESOS Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024
- STA Submission - Economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations Australians
- STA Submission - Inquiry into the Digital Transformation of Workplaces
- STA Submission - Universities Accord ATEC Implementation
- STA Submission - Universities Accord New managed growth funding system
- STA Submission - Universities Accord Needs-based funding
- STA Submission - Universities Accord Student Support and Other Measures Bill
- STA Submission - Mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI
- STA Submission - Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024
- STA Submission - NDRI Investment Plan Consultation Survey
2023
- STA Annual Report
- 2023-24 Pre-Budget Submission
- STA Submission - National Reconstruction Fund
- STA Submission - Developing Advanced Manufacturing in Australia
- STA Submission - Australian Universities Accord
- STA Submission - Pathway to Diversity in STEM
- STA Submission - National Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement
- STA Submission - Migration, pathway to nation building
- STA Submission - Industry Growth Program
- STA Submission - Alignment of the Medical Research Future Fund and Medical Research Endowment Account
- STA Submission - Response to the Universities Accord Interim Report
- STA Submission - Response to the Draft Recommendations for Pathways to Diversity in STEM
- STA Submission - Response to the Draft National Science and Research Priorities
- STA Submission - Proposed Amendments to the Australian Research Council Act 2001
- STA Submission - Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023
- STA Submission - Australia's 2024-25 Permanent Migration Program
- STA Submission - National Digital Research Infrastructure
2022
- 2022 Annual report
- 2022/23 Pre-budget Submission
- STA Submission - Review of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973
- STA Submission - Low Emissions Technology Statement 2022
- STA Submission - Response to Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 Exposure Draft
- STA Submission - Higher Education Research Commercialisation IP Framework
- STA Submission - Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018
- STA Submission - Inclusion of preprints in the Excellence in Research for Australia data collection
- STA Submission - Excellence in Research for Australia Benchmarking and Rating Scale
- STA Submission - Research Block Grants Reform
- STA Submission - National Quantum Strategy
- STA Submission - National Data Security Action Plan
- STA Submission - Amendments to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research, 2007
- STA Submission - Climate Change Bill 2022 and Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022
- STA Submission - 2022 List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest
- STA Submission - Quantum Strategy Framework
- STA Submission - Productivity Commission Innovation for the 98%
- STA Submission - Productivity Commission From learning to growth
- STA Submission - Startup Year
- STA Submission - Employment White Paper
- STA Submission - Australian Research Council Review
- STA Submission - Australian Universities Accord Priorities
2021
- 2021 STA Annual Report
- STA submission - Response to NRI Roadmap Exposure Draft
- STA submission - NHMRC Track Record Assessment
- STA submission - HE Research Commercialisation IP Framework
- STA Submission - Australia's Manufacturing Industry
- STA Submission - Industry internships: Research Training Program
- STA Submission - Initial Teacher Education
- STA Submission - Patent Box Policy Design
- STA Submission - Mitochondrial Donation Law
- STA Submission - National Curriculum Review
- STA Submission - Health’s Management of the Medical Research Future Fund
- STA Submission - NHMRC’s draft Open Access Policy and Open Access Policy – Further Guidance
- STA Submission - TEQSA Draft Legislative Instrument
- STA Submission - University Research Commercialisation
- STA Submission - Select Committee on Job Security
- STA Submission - Commonwealth Integrity Commission consultation
- STA Submission - Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020
- 2021/22 Pre-budget Submission
2020
- 2020 STA Annual Report
- STA Submission - Inquiry into national security risks affecting the Australian higher education and research sector
- STA Submission - Inquiry into the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020
- STA Submission - Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020
- STA Submission - National Priorities and Industry Linkages Fund Discussion Paper
- STA Submission - Excellence in Research Australian (ERA) and Engagement and Impact (EI) metrics
- STA Submission - Australia's Foreign Relations Bill 2020
- STA Submission - Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Systems of National Significance
- STA Submission - Senate Inquiry into Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-Ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020
- 2020/21 Pre-budget Supplementary Submission
- STA Submission - Job-ready Graduates Package
- The Initial Employment Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Australia's Science Workforce
- STA Submission - Lessons to be learned in relation to the Australian bushfire season 2019-20
- The impact of COVID-19 on women in the STEM workforce - Rapid Research Information Forum
- STA Submission - Inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Research and Development Tax Incentive) Bill (2019) [Provisions]
- STA Submission - Inquiry into national security risks affecting the Australian higher education and research sector
- STA Submission - Inquiry into national security risks affecting the Australian higher education and research sector
- STA Submission - Inquiry into national security risks affecting the Australian higher education and research sector
2019
- 2020/21 Pre-budget Submission
- Submission to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry into the identification of leading practices in ensuring evidencebased regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef
- STA Submission: Inquiry into Nationhood, National Identity and Democracy
- Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion: STA's Response
- STA Submission: Revision of the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan
- 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