Science, technology and innovation

Building capability and promoting science, technology and research

We lead the coordination of science policy across government portfolios, councils and committees. We support:

International collaboration on science and research
industry investment in innovation and digital technologies
gender equity initiatives
nationwide engagement with the sciences.

Technology

The Australian Government is backing critical and emerging technologies to strengthen Australia's future.

Industry innovation

We are boosting innovation in Australian businesses and building competitive industries.

International collaboration

We support Australian businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers to collaborate with international partners on science and research.

Science engagement

We engage people nationwide to build awareness and develop capability and skills in science.

Space and astronomy

We are transforming Australia’s space and astronomy industries.

Women and girls in STEM

We are increasing representation of women and girls in STEM.

Strengthening Australia's science system

The Australian Government’s vision is for an Australian society engaged in and enriched by science.

We build a strong science system by:

engaging all Australians with science
building our capability and skills
producing new research, knowledge and technologies
ensuring that science improves social, economic, health and environmental outcomes.

Australia’s National Science Statement

Australia’s National Science Statement sets a long-term approach to achieving a strong science system and provides guidance for government investment and decision making.

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Science, innovation and technology initiatives and services

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Meet our science advisors and ambassadors

Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM FAA FTSE

Chief Scientist | Industry Innovation and Science Australia board deputy chair

Professor Lisa Harvey- Smith

Women in STEM Ambassador | Australian Space Agency Advisory Board member

Latest publications

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Sep 2022 Office of the Chief Economist

Innovation Metrics Review

Running from May 2018 to the end of 2019, the Innovation Metrics Review aimed to improve innovation measurement by the government to support better decision-making.

Woman wearing safety glasses and gloves working with wires in a laboratory

Sep 2022 Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Women in STEM: longitudinal and completion rate analysis

This report looks at students who finished higher education in 2011 or started in 2012. Did they finish the course they started? Who did further study and how did this affect their…

Image from cover of the Robotics and Automation roadmap showing an illustration of the lunar surface with multiple rovers and Earth in the distance.

Jan 2022 Australian Space Agency

Robotics and automation on earth and in space roadmap 2021–2030

This roadmap from the Australian Space Agency outlines a 10-year vision to grow this area of space in Australia - to create jobs both now and for the future.

Dec 2021 Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Science, research and innovation (SRI) budget tables

Our Science, research and innovation (SRI) budget tables report the government’s investments in research and development (R&D), science, and innovation. The tables also provide…