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Australia’s leading scientists welcome new ministers
The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the new Albanese ministry, in particular the appointments of Ed Husic (Industry and Science), Chris Bowen (Climate Change and Energy), Mark Butler (Health and Aged Care), Jason Clare (Education), Tanya Plibersek (Environment and Water), and Murray Watt (Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry).
Academy responds to decision to hold second inquiry into the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg
In March last year, over a hundred eminent scientists, including several Nobel Laureates, signed a petition seeking the immediate release of Kathleen Folbigg. Many of those scientists are Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
Outstanding Academy Fellows elected to Royal Society
Four Australian scientists have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, the world’s oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, for their outstanding contributions to scientific understanding.
Academy releases ‘Science and Australia's positive future’ position statement ahead of election
Australia must seize the opportunity to secure our future economic and social prosperity through investment in science, says the Australian Academy of Science in a released position statement.
International Women's Day 2022
This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, which recognises the contributions of women and girls around the world, and calls for climate action for women, by women.
