There is a lot said during an election campaign – and much of it highlights why science matters.
In the 2025 election, we’re outlining on social media how so many campaign remarks and election commitments rely on science. Politicians talk about and rely on science every day, they just use different words.
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Mr Max Chandler-Mather MP noted the impact of quality nutrition on children's learning on the campaign trail.
Australian nutrition science has shown that what kids eat can shape how they think, behave and learn. Better diets support brain development, improve concentration in class, and strengthen the immune system.
On the campaign trail, Senator Mehreen Faruqi discussed how climate change will impact homes.
Under some projected climate change scenarios, 1 in every 19 property owners face the prospect of insurance premiums that will be effectively unaffordable by 2030. Three degrees of global warming would make many more properties and businesses uninsurable.
Prime Minister The Hon Anthony Albanese MP confirmed that he's a Vegemite fan on the campaign trail, after lobbying Canadian authorities to reverse an initial ruling that the spread did not meet local food regulations around vitamin fortification.
The invention of Vegemite over 100 years ago highlights Australia's long history of innovation. After WWI disrupted Australian Marmite imports, chemist Cyril Callister developed the iconic spread using brewer's yeast and vegetable extracts.
Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, Minister for Emergency Management, highlighted that good information is critical for responding to an emergency on the campaign trail.
Australia’s ability to predict extreme weather events and reduce our vulnerability relies on emergency management decisions grounded in high quality climate modelling and timely weather tracking.
We already have solutions to big challenges facing our society, Greens Leader Adam Bandt said on the campaign trail.
Science and technology are helping Australians deal with major challenges like floods, rising housing costs, and climate change. From predicting disasters to building safer, more affordable homes, science is shaping a better future for all of us.
On the campaign trail, Prime Minister The Hon Anthony Albanese MP called the Great Barrier Reef an economic powerhouse and an environmental asset.
The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder of the world, home to about 10 per cent of the world’s coral reef ecosystems. And Australian scientists are working hard to sustain it for future generations to enjoy – from creating new tools to spot early signs of coral bleaching to building the reef’s resilience to climate change.
Critical minerals play a vital role in Australia’s export sector. Prime Minister The Hon Anthony Albanese MP said his government plans to:
transform Australia into a major player in the global critical minerals market.
Australian science is the key to boosting the critical minerals industry and creating efficiencies. For example, techniques like remote sensing help detect mineral signatures under Australia’s surface without the need to dig.
The Australian agriculture industry is the envy of the world. In the campaign trail, Opposition Leader The Hon Peter Dutton MP emphasised that as a small nation, our food production outweighs domestic need.
Australian science plays and will continue to play a significant role in this industry. Research into climate-resilient wheat, ‘green’ ammonia, and Omega-3 canola are some of the many ways science has contributed to nutritious products and sustainable farming practices.
Renewal energy is a hot topic in this election. Prime Minister The Hon Anthony Albanese MP said:
One in three Australian households now have solar – but only one in forty households have a battery.
Australian science brought you solar panels that power homes across Australia and keep electricity prices down. Now Australian science has revolutionised battery technology with Zinc-bromide batteries that are perfect for harsh climates in regional Australia. Even better: they can be recycled.
On the campaign trail, Prime Minister The Hon Anthony Albanese MP and Opposition Leader The Hon Peter Dutton MP agreed that Australia’s biosecurity system is one of national significance and cannot be undermined or compromised.
This is not based on luck. Australia has one of the strongest biosecurity systems globally, and we have Australian science to thank for it.
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