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Australia’s leading scientists look to the future with the Morrison Government

Australia’s leading scientists look to the future with the Morrison Government

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the newly elected Morrison Government and will work with it to ensure the economy and workforce can benefit from advances in science and technology of the highest quality and intensity.

International science engagement pays dividends for Australia

International science engagement pays dividends for Australia

The economic and scientific benefits to Australia’s membership of major global science organisations have been outlined in a report released today by the Australian Academy of Science.

Academy expert panel responds to Government report on fish deaths

The Independent Assessment of fish deaths in the lower Darling final report released by Minister David Littleproud today is a welcome contribution to the growing evidence base to help inform action to improve the health of Australia’s rivers.

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Academy welcomes government strategy to advance women in STEM

The Australian Academy of Science has applauded the Australian Government’s ‘Advancing Women in STEM’ strategy released today by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP.

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Mixed news for science in the 2019-20 Budget

The 2019-20 Federal Budget contains mixed news for science, with a number of very welcome announcements along with some cuts to research programs.

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Academy applauds funding to boost gender equity in STEM

The Australian Academy of Science has applauded the announcement by the Morrison Government to invest $3.4 million to improve science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) equity in Australia and boost the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.

Academy President urges Australia to join heritable genome editing moratorium

Academy President urges Australia to join heritable genome editing moratorium

The President of the Australian Academy of Science Professor John Shine AC FAA has welcomed calls for a global moratorium on all clinical uses of genetic editing of heritable human DNA.

Bright stars of Australian science recognised with Academy Awards

Bright stars of Australian science recognised with Academy Awards

Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today with 20 of Australia’s leading scientists and future superstars receiving prestigious 2019 honorific awards.

Academy expert panel responds to findings of fish deaths assessment

The Independent Assessment of Fish Deaths interim report released by Minister David Littleproud today is a welcome contribution to the growing evidence base to help inform action to improve the health of Australia’s rivers.