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Feb 2025

Celebrating 25 years of Science Meets Parliament

Australia’s most important event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians took place in Canberra on 12-13 February.
Feb 2025 Industry Innovation and Science Australia

Mr Peter Rossdeutscher AM appointed as Chair of Industry Innovation and Science Australia

Accomplished executive, with over 2 decades of expertise in Australia’s innovation ecosystem, appointed Chair of Industry Innovation and Science Australia.
Feb 2025

Australia signs Paris AI Action Summit statement

Read about our work with international partners to promote an inclusive approach to AI safety and governance.
Feb 2025 Critical Minerals Office

Incentive for critical minerals production and processing in Australia

The Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI) will support Australia’s efforts to produce and process more of the minerals needed for global net zero transformation.
Feb 2025

New IGP funding will power up battery, drilling and agtech technology

The Australian Government has awarded $2.5 million in funding from the $392 million Industry Growth Program (IGP).
Feb 2025

Strategic Examination of R&D: have your say

We’re seeking views on how to strengthen Australia’s research and development (R&D) system to benefit all Australians. Consultation open until 11 April.
Feb 2025

$4 million for cutting-edge science research projects in Australia and India

Round 16 of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) invites projects addressing mutual challenges. Applications close 11 April 2025.

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