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Dec 2024
Examining Australia’s research and development (R&D) system
We’re undertaking a strategic examination of our R&D system to strengthen its alignment with government priorities and improve outcomes. Read about our expert panel and Terms of Reference.
Nov 2024
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) releases 2023-24 annual report
Find out about IISA’s activities and performance over the last financial year.
Nov 2024
Nominate a scientist or innovator for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Distinguished Professor Calum Drummond AO shares his nomination tips for the PM Prizes. Get your nomination in by 17 December 2024.
Nov 2024
Read our Annual report 2023–24
The report outlines our work and performance for the last financial year.
Nov 2024
Our 2024 APS Employee Census results
The APS Employee Census results collect the workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2024
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation invests $40 million in manufacturing
This marks the start of the corporation’s investments in Australian industry.
Nov 2024
256 STEM scholarships for women and non-binary people in STEM
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)’s Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM program will help grow a diverse workforce in in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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18 October 2024
Office of the Chief Economist
The state of Australian innovation in 2024
The new Australian Innovation Statistics (AIS) brings together a range of innovation metrics to provide a better picture of Australia’s innovation performance.
18 October 2024
Office of the Chief Economist
How is the Australian innovation system tracking in 2024?
Read analysis on how the Australian innovation system is changing
30 September 2024
Office of the Chief Economist
Soft world growth affecting Australia’s commodity earnings
We have released updated forecasts for Australia’s commodity exports in the September 2024 edition of the Resources and energy quarterly (REQ).
1 July 2024
Office of the Chief Economist
Resources and energy earnings to further ease after the record peak in 2022–23
Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to fall over the next 2 years.
28 March 2024
Office of the Chief Economist
Resources and energy earnings to ease on weaker world demand
Commodity export earnings are expected to be $417 billion in 2023–24, around 10 per cent below 2022–23.
18 December 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia's resources and energy exports passing a peak
Commodity export earnings are forecast to ease from last year’s record $466 billion to $408 billion in 2023–24 and $348 billion by 2024–25.
3 October 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia resources and energy exports set to fall back in 2023–24
Commodity export earnings are forecast to fall from last year’s record $467 billion to $400 billion in 2023–24 and $352 billion by 2024–25.
3 July 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Australian resources and energy export earnings to fall over next 2 years
Find out more in the June edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.
30 May 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Independent evaluation shows benefits of Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)
An evaluation by the Nous Group found the program is good for businesses, the Australian Government and the economy.
3 April 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Resources and energy exports projected to earn more than $2 trillion for Australia over the next 6 y...
Read the latest issue of the Resources and Energy Quarterly.
19 December 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resource and energy exports forecast to reach $459 billion
Australia’s resource and energy exports are forecast to reach a new record of $459 billion in 2022–23, driven by global energy shortages and the lower Australian dollar.
22 November 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Industry Growth Centres impact evaluation released
We commissioned ACIL Allen Consulting to evaluate the Industry Growth Centres Initiative in 2019.