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Speech – Australian Science, Australia’s Future: Science 2035
This is the transcript of a speech by Professor Ian Chubb AC, Chair of the advisory panel for the report Australian Science, Australia’s Future: Science 2035. It was delivered on 4 September 2025 at a national symposium hosted by the Australian Academy of Science.
Latest figures show total government spending on R&D is in decline, again
The Australian Government’s commitment to investing in R&D is being called into question after new figures reveal a continued decline in investment in R&D and a potential $400 million underspend on the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Speech: Building a robust, responsive, and interconnected ecosystem
This is the transcript of a speech by the President of the Australian Academy of Science President, Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA FRS FREng FTSE, delivered on 8 August 2025 at the KTSI Conference in Indonesia.
Action on Australian research integrity reform needed now
Australia’s leading scientists have renewed their call for the Australian Government to establish a national body to manage and investigate research misconduct in Australia.
Bringing better science to the justice system: ABC interview with Academy Chief Executive Anna-Maria Arabia
TOPICS: Kathleen Folbigg and creating a more science-aware justice system. Broadcast on Tuesday 27 May 2025