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Dec 2022
Australian SKA Office
Construction begins on SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa
We celebrated the turning of the soil in remote Western Australia to mark the milestone.
Dec 2022
Fifteen years of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Look back on 15 years of science and research collaboration supported by the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). A new round of funding under the AISRF will open in early 2023.
Dec 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Apollo 17 - 50th Anniversary: How Australia supported Apollo
Join us in-centre or online on Sunday, 18th December at 1pm (ACDT)
Nov 2022
National Science Week Grants 2023 now open
Grants up to $20,000 are available for individuals and organisations interested in delivering science engagement activities for next year’s National Science Week.
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Dec 2022
National Measurement Institute
Annual trade measurement report released after COVID-19 disruptions
The National Measurement Institute has released its compliance report for 2021–22.
Dec 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: register for a virtual consultation session
You can now register for a virtual session as part of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) consultation.
Dec 2022
Australian SKA Office
Construction begins on SKA telescopes in Australia and South Africa
We celebrated the turning of the soil in remote Western Australia to mark the milestone.
Dec 2022
Nominate now for the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Help us uncover outstanding achievers in the community by nominating them for one of the 2023 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.
Dec 2022
Fifteen years of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
Look back on 15 years of science and research collaboration supported by the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF). A new round of funding under the AISRF will open in early 2023.
Dec 2022
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Apollo 17 - 50th Anniversary: How Australia supported Apollo
Join us in-centre or online on Sunday, 18th December at 1pm (ACDT)
Dec 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Have your say on the future of Australia’s critical minerals
We are seeking responses to a discussion paper that will help shape a new strategy for Australia’s critical minerals. Have your say by 3 February 2023.
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29 November 2022
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia releases latest annual report
Find out about Industry Innovation and Science Australia’s activities and performance for 2021–22.
14 November 2022
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
AAT decision on Moreton Resources Ltd and IISA
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has handed down its decision in Moreton Resources Ltd and Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA)
28 October 2022
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Review shows venture capital tax concessions help grow the industry
Read the final report of the joint Treasury and Industry Innovation and Science Australia review.
27 July 2021
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Review of venture capital tax concessions: have your say
The consultation to review of the venture capital tax concessions is now open.
21 October 2020
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia: making science and technology work for industry
The Australia Government has announced the newly named Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) and 5 new board members.
7 February 2020
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Farewell to outgoing CEO of Innovation and Science Australia
The Chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), Mr Andrew Stevens, today paid tribute to outgoing CEO Dr Charlie Day, who marks the end of his appointment with ISA on 14 February.
6 February 2020
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Australian innovation at the dawn of the ‘20s
Dr Charlie Day, CEO of Innovation and Science Australia, delivered this speech at the Commencement Dinner of the Victorian Division of the Academy of Technology and Engineering.
9 November 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Thank you to the outgoing Chair of Innovation and Science Australia
Dr Alan Finkel AO, Chief Scientist and Interim Chair of Innovation and Science Australia, acknowledges the outstanding contributions made by inaugural Chair, Bill Ferris AC.
1 November 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
There is an innovation dividend in rescuing the Great Barrier Reef
Bill Ferris AC, Chair of Innovation and Science Australia, published this opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review.
29 June 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia welcomes launch of the Global Talent Scheme pilot to support high-g...
Innovation and Science Australia has today welcomed the launch of the Australian Government’s Global Talent Scheme pilot which will help Australian businesses and start-ups to have improved access to highly skilled talent from overseas.
22 May 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia welcomes Australian Government’s response to Australia 2030: Prospe...
The Chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), Mr Bill Ferris AC, has today welcomed the Australian Government’s release of its response to ISA’s strategic report Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation (the 2030 Plan), which follows on from several related announcements in the 2018 Federal Budget.
20 March 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia welcomes Global Talent Scheme to stimulate talent attraction and sk...
Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) commends the Australian Government on its announcement of a Global Talent Scheme visa class to attract highly skilled talent to Australia.