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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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8 March 2023
Ready to take the next step in your career? Exciting opportunities for graduates now open
If you’re looking for an opportunity to build and embed the skills you have gained during university, apply now for our graduate programs. Applications close 16 April 2023.
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.
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.