The peak body for science and technology today commended two expert scientific reports investigating three mass fish kills in Menindee, NSW, and called for bipartisan support and action on their recommendations for the Murray Darling River System. Science & Technology Australia said both reports, collated by leading scientists, have made clear findings that multiple waterflow […]
Sharing Australia’s success on the global STEM stage
Science & Technology Australia President Professor Emma Johnston AO and CEO Kylie Walker shared lessons and success stories of the peak body’s work in advocacy with an international audience at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this week. Over two sessions, STA shared impacts of its 20-year-old Science […]
Science sector calls for stronger investment for all Australians’ future
The peak body for science and technology has called for stronger investment in research and support for a strong and diverse research workforce to help the nation keep pace with rapid global change and fuel a brighter future for all Australians ahead of the May 2019/20 Federal Budget. Scientists and technologists have experienced steady declines […]
This climate red herring is old, and on the nose…
By Professor Emma Johnston AO, President of Science & Technology Australiaand Kylie Walker, CEO of Science & Technology Australia Professor Ian Plimer labelled the assertion that 97% of climate scientists agree humans are causing climate change as a ‘zombie statistic’ in the Australian this week – today we label his claim as a particularly pungent […]
Sexual Harassment Inquiry – take our survey
THIS SURVEY HAS NOW CLOSED – READ ABOUT THE FINDINGS HERE Science & Technology Australia is calling on individuals and organisations in the STEM sector to provide perspectives on the issue of workplace sexual harassment. STA encourages our member organisations to take part, to provide a broad and representative view of sexual harassment in workplaces […]
Calls for intelligent investment of projected surplus
The peak body for science and technology has again warned of research and development cuts, while welcoming a projected return to surplus announced by the government today. The sector is calling for intelligent investment to build a prosperous future for years to come, not just a favourable Budget outcome in 2019. The Mid Year Economic […]