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Resources and energy quarterly: June 2025

30 June 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...

STEM Equity Monitor

22 August 2025 Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The STEM Equity Monitor is a national data resource on women and other diverse groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Sep 2025

Statement on Australia and EU starting non-binding exploratory talks on possible association to Horizon Europe

To supplement the exploratory talks, we are seeking views on Australia’s possible association to the European Union’s (EU) flagship research and innovation program.
Sep 2025

Funding for business and research collaborations with commercial solutions

Round 18 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants are now open. Applications close 7 October.
Sep 2025

Future tech builders supercharged to develop Australia-Korea partnerships

We’re supporting 8 leading-edge innovators to collaborate with Korean counterparts through the Global Connections Fund (GCF).
Aug 2025

Announcing our 2025–29 corporate plan

Find out more about our department’s forward strategy in our new corporate plan.
Aug 2025

Strategic Examination of Research and Development issues papers: have your say

The independent panel is seeking feedback on solutions to key issues in a series of papers. Submissions welcome until 30 September.
Aug 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre

Australia’s national benchmark for responsible AI adoption is now available

The Responsible AI Index 2025 shows organisations at the forefront of AI are benefiting from responsible AI.
Aug 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre

Benchmark your responsible AI maturity level with a new self-assessment tool

The Responsible AI Self-Assessment Tool shows how your organisation compares with others - and where to go next.

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Strategic Examination of Research and Development: issues papers

Closes 31 Oct 2025 Department of Industry, Science and Resources

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