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R&D investment boost needed in Federal Budget

Australia’s leading scientists have urged the Australian Government to commit to a bold and ambitious structural reform agenda for science, including a target to boost investment in research and development (R&D) and an independent review of the Australian science system.

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Developments in Australian science to watch out for in 2023

Environmental reform, new national science and research priorities and stronger scientific engagement in the Asia-Pacific are among the big-ticket items on the agenda for Australian science in 2023.

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Improvements in emissions reduction and removal in Australia welcomed

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the final report from the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units.

At the centre of science: 2022 in review

At the centre of science: 2022 in review

It's been another eventful year for the Australian Academy of Science, as we continued to support and celebrate excellence in Australian science. There are plenty of highlights—here's a month-by-month snapshot of 2022.

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Illegal drug regulation in Australia: ‘It’s almost unethical not to revisit this’

How Australia should regulate illegal drugs is a debate that continues—with more than 150,000 people arrested each year.

Maths problem: review finds shortage of teachers and researchers

Maths problem: review finds shortage of teachers and researchers

There are significant challenges facing teaching and research in the mathematical sciences in Australia, according to a nation-wide review of the discipline.

Australia’s leading scientists welcome government response to Samuel review

Australia’s leading scientists welcome government response to Samuel review

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government response to the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the Samuel review).

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Raising the profile of women in STEM across the globe

Women working in STEM fields around the world will be able to raise their profile and discover opportunities to progress their careers following the launch of STEM Women Global in November.

Academy welcomes S20 recommendations for global recovery

Academy welcomes S20 recommendations for global recovery

The Australian Academy of Science supports the communiqué released in September by the S20, the science academies of the G20. The S20 Summit, coordinated on the margins of the G20’s theme of ‘Recover Together, Recover Stronger’, concluded in Jakarta, Indonesia with recommendations to G20 governments on international cooperation toward common goals in key priority areas.