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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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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.
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.
15 October 2021
Announcing our Annual Report 2020–21
Find out about our work and performance for the 2020–21 financial year.
26 August 2021
Announcing our Corporate Plan 2021–22
Find out more about the strategic direction of our department in our Corporate Plan 2021–22
11 May 2021
Announcing Budget 2021-22
Our portfolio will implement measures to drive a business-led recovery of Australia’s economy in response to the impacts of the pandemic.
30 November 2020
Announcing our Corporate Plan 2020–21
If you would like to find out more about the strategic direction for our department, see our Corporate Plan 2020–21.
6 October 2020
Announcing Budget 2020-21
The 2020-21 Budget includes measures our portfolio will implement as part of the Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
2 April 2019
Announcing Budget 2019-20
The Australian Government announced its 2019-20 Budget on Tuesday, 2 April 2019.
8 May 2018
Announcing Budget 2018-19
The Australian Government announced its 2018-19 Budget on Tuesday, 8 May 2018.