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Aug 2025
National Science Week 2026 grants now open
Individuals and organisations can apply for up to $20,000 to deliver science engagement activities during next year’s National Science Week. Applications close 29 September. -
Aug 2025
The Battery Breakthrough is now open
Part of the National Battery Strategy, the Battery Breakthrough aims to grow our local battery manufacturing industry -
Aug 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
AIS update offers new insights into Australian innovation in 2025
New Australian Innovation Statistics (AIS) data shows a 1.4% increase in Australian Government investment in R&D. -
Aug 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
What can the 2025–26 SRI Budget Tables tell us about Australian Government investments in science, research and innovati...
Read analysis on the 2025–26 SRI Budget Tables. -
Aug 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
What do international indicators say about innovation?
Read analysis on how Australian innovation compares with other countries. -
Aug 2025
The role of research and development expenditure on productivity
Read analysis on the link between R&D and productivity growth. -
Aug 2025 National Measurement Institute
Trailblazing scientists earn top measurement prize
Accurate and innovative measurement recognised at the 2025 NMI Measurement Awards.
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21 July 2020 Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
A new agency to manage radioactive waste
The Australian Radioactive Waste Agency is the next important step in developing Australia’s radioactive waste management capabilities. -
15 July 2020
Drawing out insights… with visual scribing
Do you need to help people understand something complex in a short amount of time? Do you have a pen? Try visual scribing! -
13 July 2020
Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive: have your say
We’re reviewing the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive to understand its impact and operations. Feedback is welcome until 27 July. -
9 July 2020
Invitation to join collaborative working groups to progress the blockchain roadmap
The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is seeking expressions of interest from the blockchain community to join working groups. -
2 July 2020 Australian Radioactive Waste Agency
National Radioactive Waste Management Facility: Hearings last Tuesday of the Senate Standing Committ...
A media statement about the need for the facility, the site selection process, economic benefits to regional Australia and ways to protect cultural heritage. -
29 June 2020 Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resources and energy exports are estimated to have reached a record $293 billion in 2019...
We have released the June 2020 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly. -
23 June 2020
Workshopping with academics on small business wellbeing
We are working with academics across Australia to build an evidence base on small business mental health. -
22 June 2020
Innovation Month: showcasing the creativity of the public sector
The APS Innovation Month is back in July. We’re showcasing and celebrating creativity, thinking differently and trying new approaches in government. -
17 June 2020
Help for small businesses to get back on their feet after the bushfires
Small businesses affected by the recent bushfires can register to receive the support of a free dedicated business facilitator -
16 June 2020
The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence launches
Australia has joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence. The initiative is the first of its kind. -
16 June 2020
A simple scale
How do you train a massive number of people to respond to a massive crisis — really quickly? We spoke to Services Australia to find out. -
16 June 2020
Hand sanitiser regulatory and market update
COVID-19 created surge in demand for hand sanitiser. The government responded by making important changes and actions to support the industry.