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Jan 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 2
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the April to June 2025 quarter.
Jan 2025
Innovative crop harvester, faba bean and firefighting robot projects get IGP grants
The Australian Government has awarded over $26.5 million in grant funding to date from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
Jan 2025
Dr Cathy Foley ends term as Chief Scientist
Learn about the work and achievements of Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist.
Dec 2024
Anti-Dumping Commission
New head of Anti-Dumping Commission appointed
The Australian Government has announced an experienced manufacturing advocate to lead the commission.
Dec 2024
Office of the Chief Economist
Commodity markets stabilising following disruptions
We have released updated forecasts for Australia’s commodity exports in the December 2024 edition of the Resources and energy quarterly (REQ).
Dec 2024
Office of the Chief Economist
Global energy transition drives a new wave of investment in Australian resources
Our annual Resources and energy major projects (REMP) publication provides a comprehensive list and analysis of resource investments in Australia.
Dec 2024
National Artificial Intelligence Centre
Exploring AI adoption in Australian businesses
More Australian businesses are using AI according to data collected by Fifth Quadrant’s Business sentiment tracker.
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15 November 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).
20 August 2024
Investments to support a thriving, skilled and diverse STEM workforce
The Australian Government has announced details of additional funding for its STEM programs to reach more diverse people.
2 August 2024
The state of STEM gender equity in 2024
We’ve updated the STEM Equity Monitor with the latest data on women and girls’ participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
7 June 2024
With thanks, we farewell the Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has worked across business, education and government to increase the participation of women and girls in STEM. Read about her contribution and achievements.
18 April 2024
Equality in STEM workplaces: Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia is the first Australian organisation to receive 3 SAGE Cygnet Awards for its inclusive and gender equitable workplace.
13 February 2024
Review recommends more ambitious and strategic action to increase diversity in STEM
The Australian Government has released the independent panel’s report for the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review.
8 December 2023
2024 Elevate Program offers more than 100 scholarships to boost diversity in STEM
Scholarships are available for women and non-binary people to access more opportunities in STEM.
7 December 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Kiowa Scott-Hurley
Kiowa Scott-Hurley shares her experiences with art, coding, supercomputing and navigating the STEM workplace as a queer Aboriginal woman with a chronic illness.
13 November 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Deanne Fisher
Deanne Fisher leads a research team that uses telescopes across the planet (and in orbit) to study galaxies and the formation of stars.
9 October 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Verity Normington
From a mining area in South Australia to Geoscience Australia, geologist Dr Verity Normington's career path wasn’t always easy.
15 August 2023
Diversity in STEM Review draft recommendations: have your say
We’re continuing the conversation on diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Share your thoughts on draft recommendations before 8 September.
3 August 2023
Women and girls in STEM: Xia Hua
Dr Xia Hua is a mathematical biologist and senior lecturer at the Mathematical Science Institute at the Australian National University.