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Nov 2025

Introducing the recipients of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science!

This year’s prizes recognised achievements in innovation, science teaching and the practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems.
Nov 2025

The Australian Government has released a statement on the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review

The statement outlines broad actions that are improving opportunities for all Australians to learn, work and engage in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Nov 2025 National Measurement Institute

Ensuring consumers get what they pay for

The latest report from the National Measurement Institute (NMI) looks at trade measurement activities in sectors affecting cost of living, such as bread, baked goods and fuel.
Nov 2025

Read our annual report 2024–25

The report outlines our work and performance for the last financial year.
Nov 2025

Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2025: live blog

Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded science awards are on tonight. Follow the prize announcements live from 7pm AEDT.
Nov 2025 Critical Minerals Office

Australia and Canada strengthen partnership on critical minerals

The signed Joint Declaration of Intent on Critical Minerals Collaboration will improve cooperation and trade for both countries.
Oct 2025 Major Projects Facilitation Agency

Guidance on cross-border electricity trade (CBET) approvals

The Major Projects Facilitation Agency (MPFA) guidance helps proponents navigate Australian Government regulatory approvals for projects supplying electricity between Australia and other countries.

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