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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

Offshore decommissioning and financial assurance reforms: have your say

We’re seeking feedback on proposed reforms to decommissioning and financial assurance arrangements for the offshore oil and gas industry. Submissions open until 13 January.
Nov 2025

Announcing our Inclusion Strategy 2025–29

Read about our department’s priorities for the next 4 years.
Nov 2025

Stories of STEM leaders with disabilities inspiring the next generation

We’re supporting a new initiative from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and Rebel Girls helping change perceptions of STEM.
Nov 2025 Anti-Dumping Commission

Strengthening Australia’s trade remedies system: have your say

We’re consulting on reform options for the trade remedies system to make it more effective, timely and accessible. Consultation closes 14 December 2025.
Nov 2025

Safer breathing tubes, fermented human-like proteins and handheld landmine detector projects receive grant funding

We’re funding more innovative projects with $10.4 million in matched grants through the Industry Growth Program.
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).

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