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Nov 2025

Australia establishes new institute to strengthen AI safety

The Australian Government is establishing an Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) to respond to AI-related risks and harms.
Nov 2025

How the night sky influenced a new prize medallion

Artist Brian Robinson designed the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems medallion, presented for the first time in 2025.
Nov 2025

$9.77 million in funding to strengthen women in STEM careers

A new round of Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WiSE) grants will support projects that help women in STEM careers.
Nov 2025

Nominate for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems

Do you know a person, team or community group solving a significant challenge through the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems? Nominate them by 18 December.
Nov 2025

Nominate an inspiring teacher for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

Show a teacher how much you value their work. Nominations close 18 December.
Nov 2025

Nominate an inspiring scientist or innovator for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

Show a scientist or research-based innovator how much you value their work. Nominations close 18 December.
Nov 2025

Our 2025 APS Employee Census results

The APS Employee Census results collect the workforce views on important issues.

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Resources and energy quarterly: September 2025

7 October 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
The REQ contains the Office of the Chief Economist’s forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia’s major resources and energy commodity exp...

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Possible association to Horizon Europe: request for information

Closes 14 Dec 2025

Strengthening Australia’s Trade Remedies System: consultation paper

Closes 24 Dec 2025

Australia’s measurement framework: remaking and sunsetting legislative instruments

Closes 13 Jan 2026

Offshore decommissioning and financial assurance reforms: consultation paper

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