Australia’s STEM sector looks to the opportunities ahead
Science & Technology Australia (STA) extends its congratulations to the coalition on its re-election yesterday. We look forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his government to ensure a strong, stable and thriving STEM sector. The STEM sector was pleased that during the campaign the coalition acknowledged the importance of science […]
Election 2019: Parties use science to set themselves apart
The major parties have laid out their science and technology platform for Australian voters, with clear differences in their approach and vision for empowering the solutions sector. Responding to a survey from peak body Science & Technology Australia (STA), the Coalition, the Labor Party and the Greens have all given clear answers to issues of […]
Tens of thousands of Australians call for science focus during next election
Close to 100 leaders from the science and technology sector, representing more than 70,000 STEM professionals across the country, met in Sydney to share their priorities for the upcoming Federal Election. They outlined four main focus areas for strong science and technology in Australia: A whole-of-government plan for science and technology A strategy to equip […]
Australian decision-makers urged to solve it with science
Collectively representing more than 70,000 Australian scientists and technologists through our membership and staff, we call for science to be a priority platform for the major parties’ campaigns in the next federal election. Science and technology will shape our future and help us solve some of the greatest challenges we face. It will underpin the […]
2019 President and CEO Forum
STA will bring together leaders from our member organisations to hear from representatives of the major political parties, develop a strategy for the STEM sector’s policy work, and plan for the year ahead.