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Dec 2024

Developing a National AI Capability Plan

We’re working on a plan to grow Australia’s AI capabilities, building on our comparative advantages.
Dec 2024 Offshore Decommissioning Directorate

New roadmap to scale up Australia’s offshore decommissioning industry

Australia’s Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap provides a pathway for governments, industry, workers, and the community to build a domestic industry.
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

New report highlights Australia’s progress as a quantum leader

The State of Australian Quantum report details achievements to date under the National Quantum Strategy.

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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.