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Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Historic NASA trip to Australia
The two most senior people from NASA led a delegation in Australia during the week of 20 March.
Mar 2023
It’s a wrap on Science Meets Parliament for 2023
A wrap-up of Australia’s most powerful event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians that took place in Canberra between 7-23 March.
Mar 2023
Australian hypersonic spaceplane technology ready for export to the USA
An Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic spaceplanes has landed a prestigious US Department of Defense contract.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
National Indigenous Space Academy launched
A new space internship program will give Indigenous Australian university students the opportunity to study at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.
Mar 2023
National Measurement Institute
Trade measurement inspectors visit meat, poultry and seafood retailers across Australia
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Trade Measurement Inspectors are out in force this week undertaking a major compliance audit of meat, poultry and seafood retailers.
Mar 2023
National Science Week grants for primary and secondary schools: apply now
The Australian Science Teachers Assocation (ASTA) has been provided $980,000 to deliver National Science Week grants and teaching resources over the next few years. Apply now for 2023 funding.
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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.