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Environmental law reforms deliver positives, but still fall short

The President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, is calling on the Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, to inform his decisions with science when it comes to protecting Australia’s precious environment and biodiversity.

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CSIRO job cuts: transcript of ABC News Radio interview with Academy President

This is a transcript of an interview on 19 November 2025 between ABC News Radio host Rhiannon Elston and the Academy’s President Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FRS FREng FTSE.

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President's keynote: Strengthening Australia–India science collaboration for a sustainable and resilient future

This is the transcript of a keynote address delivered by Academy President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Australia India Water Centre (AIWC) as part of the AIWC@5 International Symposium on 17 November 2025.

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Science20 statement calls for urgent, science-driven action to protect the wellbeing of people and ecosystems

The Australian Academy of Science has endorsed the Science20 (S20) 2025 statement, Climate change and well-being, reinforcing a collective commitment and consensus-driven call to action for preserving lives and boosting global sustainability.

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Time to act to improve the air we share indoors

A new report warns that poor indoor air quality is harming Australians, and urges government to implement national monitoring, enforceable standards, and action to protect public health.

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Academy Fellow receives top national science prize

Academy Fellow Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska FAA FTSE has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for redefining air pollution science and vastly improving how the world mitigates pollution risk. 

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President's speech: Australian Council of Deans of Science

This is the transcript of a speech by President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, at the Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) Annual Conference Gala Dinner. It was delivered on 21 October 2025 at the Shine Dome.

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Australia's fundamental research funding crisis is being ignored

The Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) issues papers have failed to address declining investment in fundamental research (sometimes referred to as basic or discovery research), instead implying research is only important if it can be commercialised by industry.

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Speech: Academy Chief Executive on the State of Indoor Air in Australia report

This is the transcript of a speech delivered by Australian Academy of Science Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia OAM at the launch of the inaugural ‘State of indoor air in Australia 2025’ report, discussing possible impacts of the report on science.