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Academy welcomes pragmatic approach to Defence Trade Controls

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the findings of an independent review of the Defence Trade Controls Act.

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Earning Our Future—Science priorities for the federal election

The Australian Academy of Science today outlined science priorities for the 2019 federal election so Australia can earn its future.

Science back in Cabinet where it belongs

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the appointment of the Hon. Karen Andrews MP to Cabinet as the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.

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Research Infrastructure Investment Plan welcomed but lack of detail concerning

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Research Infrastructure Investment Plan and its response to the Chief Scientist’s National Research Infrastructure Roadmap.

Australia’s leading scientists welcome critical computer infrastructure funding

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement to invest $70 million to upgrade two supercomputers at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.

Academy responds to science and innovation portfolio reshuffle

Academy responds to science and innovation portfolio reshuffle

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes newly appointed Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation, Senator Zed Seselja, and congratulates Minister Michaelia Cash on her appointment as Minister for Jobs and Innovation.

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Australian scientists welcome critical research infrastructure funding

The Australian Academy of Science welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to fund a much-needed upgrade to Australia’s national supercomputer in today’s Mid-Year and Economic Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO).

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Asia–Pacific research and industry collaborations to address shared challenges

Australian-led collaborative projects to help address the Asia–Pacific affordable housing crisis, tackle hepatitis B and monitor the impact of coastal climate changes are amongst five research organisations to receive $897,210 collectively in Australian Government funding today.

Transcript: Science at the Shine Dome 2017 President’s Address, Professor Andrew Holmes

Delivered 9 am Wednesday 24 May 2017, Shine Dome, Canberra