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National conversation of science and research priorities is important and timely
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, of a review of Australia’s science and research priorities.
Academy welcomes focus on Great Barrier Reef climate impacts
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the findings of the Senate Committee Inquiry into the Great Barrier Reef 2050 Partnership program; particularly its recommendation that government address the impact of climate change on the reef and on Australia more broadly.
Academy welcomes Australian Future Mines Centre commitment
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to establish an Australian Future Mines Centre to co-ordinate exploration work and lead the scientific research and development necessary to explore under deep cover, funded by a $23 million Australian Research Council Special Research Initiative.
Academy welcomes priority investment in critical minerals projects
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the Australian Government’s measure to prioritise funding for critical minerals projects in the next round of the Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) Grants to help grow the resource sector.
Panel of experts to review fish kill announced
In response to a specific request from the Leader of the Opposition, The Australian Academy of Science, in consultation with the other learned academies, has convened a group of experts to provide scientific advice on the fish deaths in the Murray–Darling river system.
Academy welcomes Labor’s commitment to science
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the Federal Opposition Leader’s commitment to science and his plan for working with Australia’s science and research sector if elected in 2019.
