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New report provides roadmap to plug national science capability gaps
In June this year the Federal Treasurer said the government has “an obligation to future generations to deliver a better standard of living than we enjoy today.”
Bringing better science to the justice system: ABC interview with Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia
TOPICS: Kathleen Folbigg and creating a more science-aware justice system. Broadcast on Tuesday 27 May 2025
Scientists call for urgent investment in science infrastructure and education
Australia’s leading scientists are calling on the Australian Government to urgently invest in the nation’s supercomputing capability and boost science and mathematics education as critical priorities of the 2025–26 Budget.
Science is essential to Australia’s pandemic preparedness
The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report, which serves as both a reminder and a warning for Australia’s pandemic preparedness.
Release of national science statement and research priorities
The release of the National Science Statement and the National Science and Research Priorities that support it signal an important first step to focus and scale Australia’s science and research activity, which is needed to meet our national and global challenges.
Australia’s economy depends on a resilient science system
The pages of our national newspapers are littered with debate about the merits of the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia policy. Yet, the one factor that supporters and opponents equally ignore is that no matter your vision for the future, economic power in the 21st century correlates with scientific power.
Investment in the future of Australia: a step in the right direction
The Australian Academy of Science has long supported the need for Australia and Australian governments to invest in what is important for our future.