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The mid-term review of the Australian Academy of Science’s National Committee for Nutrition's decadal plan has revealed critical insights into the evolving challenges and opportunities in nutrition science. From food security to sustainability and nutrition literacy, the review underscores the vital role of nutritional science in shaping Australia’s health, environmental resilience and economic future.

Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC PresAA RSEng FTSE

Professor Chennupati Jagadish, President of the Australian Academy of Science, has welcomed the commencement of the Australian Government’s Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) hailing it as an opportunity to position Australia in an era of intense global competition and build a system that is fit for purpose.

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report, which serves as both a reminder and a warning for Australia’s pandemic preparedness.

By Frank Deer, Tom Calma and Carwyn Jones* Text originally published by the Royal Society of Canada on 28 October 2024

In a gathering of its Fellows, and early- and mid- career researchers from across the nation and the Asia-Pacific region, the Australian Academy of Science has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations at Science at the Shine Dome 2024.

The Australian Government’s announcement to introduce legislation to counter misinformation and disinformation supports longstanding concerns expressed by the Australian Academy of Science.

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s proposals paper for introducing mandatory guardrails for AI in high-risk settings, and a voluntary AI safety standard.

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s National Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy.