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Bright stars of Australian science recognised with Academy Awards

Bright stars of Australian science recognised with Academy Awards

Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science today with 20 of Australia’s leading scientists and future superstars receiving prestigious 2019 honorific awards.

Academy expert panel responds to findings of fish deaths assessment

The Independent Assessment of Fish Deaths interim report released by Minister David Littleproud today is a welcome contribution to the growing evidence base to help inform action to improve the health of Australia’s rivers.

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National conversation of science and research priorities is important and timely

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, of a review of Australia’s science and research priorities.

Academy welcomes focus on Great Barrier Reef climate impacts

Academy welcomes focus on Great Barrier Reef climate impacts

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the findings of the Senate Committee Inquiry into the Great Barrier Reef 2050 Partnership program; particularly its recommendation that government address the impact of climate change on the reef and on Australia more broadly.

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Scientists lay out new plan to save the Darling River

Scientists asked to investigate the fish kills in the Murray-Darling River system in NSW say a failure to act resolutely and quickly on the fundamental cause—insufficient flows—threatens the viability of the Darling, the fish and the communities that depend on it for their livelihoods and wellbeing.

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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.

Academy welcomes priority investment in critical minerals projects

Academy welcomes priority investment in critical minerals projects

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the Australian Government’s measure to prioritise funding for critical minerals projects in the next round of the Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) Grants to help grow the resource sector.

Academy welcomes Australian Future Mines Centre commitment

Academy welcomes Australian Future Mines Centre commitment

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the Federal Opposition’s commitment to establish an Australian Future Mines Centre to co-ordinate exploration work and lead the scientific research and development necessary to explore under deep cover, funded by a $23 million Australian Research Council Special Research Initiative.

Wealth of data triggers revised reporting date for Academies’ expert advice on fish kills

The Expert Panel convened by the Australian Academy of Science to investigate the fish kills in the Murray-Darling River system in NSW has requested an additional week to deliver their independent science advice on this important issue.