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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 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.
Dec 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.
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24 November 2022
Our 2022 APS employee census results
The 2022 APS employee census results are in. The census collects workforce views on important issues.
27 October 2022
Announcing our Annual report 2021–22
Read about our work and performance for the 2021–22 financial year.
25 October 2022
Announcing 2022-23 October Budget
The Australian Government’s 2022-23 October Budget includes measures to revitalise Australian industry and strengthen our economic resilience.
30 September 2022
New head of Questacon appointed
Sydney science and conservation leader Jo White has been appointed the Director of Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre.
28 September 2022
A perspective on the financial system through COVID and beyond
Secretary Quinn delivered the Shann Memorial Lecture at the University of Western Australia
1 July 2022
Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to our department from 1 July 2022
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is now the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Read about the changes and find links to the new Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
24 June 2022
Statement about the Entrepreneurs’ Programme performance audit
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has tabled the performance audit for the procurement of delivery partners for the Entrepreneurs' Programme.
11 April 2022
2022 caretaker arrangements
The Australian Government is now operating under Caretaker Conventions.
1 April 2022
Announcing Budget 2022–23
The 2022–23 Budget includes measures to secure our economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set Australia up for the future.
7 March 2022
Tips for applying to the Graduate Development Program
Demonstrate you meet the capabilities we’re looking for in the Graduate Development Program. Follow these top tips when preparing your application.
30 November 2021
Our APS employee census results for 2021
The Australian Public Service (APS) employee census is an important process in collecting information about each departments’ workforce.
15 October 2021
Announcing our Annual Report 2020–21
Find out about our work and performance for the 2020–21 financial year.