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Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
Mar 2025
Make an impact by joining our 2026 Graduate Development Program
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference with the skills you gained at university, apply now for our graduate program. Applications open until 14 April 2025.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
National Measurement Institute
Software evaluation for pattern approval: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the evaluation of software for pattern approval. Consultation closes 30 April 2025.
Mar 2025
New way to find collaboration partners for Australia’s RNA ecosystem
The Australian RNA Capability Network Index will enhance coordination, collaboration and infrastructure access across our RNA ecosystem.
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6 February 2020
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Australian innovation at the dawn of the ‘20s
Dr Charlie Day, CEO of Innovation and Science Australia, delivered this speech at the Commencement Dinner of the Victorian Division of the Academy of Technology and Engineering.
9 November 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Thank you to the outgoing Chair of Innovation and Science Australia
Dr Alan Finkel AO, Chief Scientist and Interim Chair of Innovation and Science Australia, acknowledges the outstanding contributions made by inaugural Chair, Bill Ferris AC.
1 November 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
There is an innovation dividend in rescuing the Great Barrier Reef
Bill Ferris AC, Chair of Innovation and Science Australia, published this opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review.
29 June 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia welcomes launch of the Global Talent Scheme pilot to support high-g...
Innovation and Science Australia has today welcomed the launch of the Australian Government’s Global Talent Scheme pilot which will help Australian businesses and start-ups to have improved access to highly skilled talent from overseas.
22 May 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia welcomes Australian Government’s response to Australia 2030: Prospe...
The Chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), Mr Bill Ferris AC, has today welcomed the Australian Government’s release of its response to ISA’s strategic report Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation (the 2030 Plan), which follows on from several related announcements in the 2018 Federal Budget.
20 March 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia welcomes Global Talent Scheme to stimulate talent attraction and sk...
Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) commends the Australian Government on its announcement of a Global Talent Scheme visa class to attract highly skilled talent to Australia.
31 January 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
You have to be bold to innovate
This opinion piece written by Saul Singer was published in the Australian Financial Review.
31 January 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Time for a bigger vision
This opinion piece written by Bill Ferris AC was published in the Daily Telegraph. It discusses how important investments into children's education are in making Australia globally relevant.
30 January 2018
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia’s strategic plan for Australia’s innovation future released
Innovation and Science Australia Chair, Mr Bill Ferris AC, launched Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation with the Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, at Astor Industries in Western Sydney earlier today.
24 March 2017
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Innovation and Science Australia spurs debate about Australian innovation in 2030
Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), has today released the 2030 Strategic Plan Issues Paper to drive the national conversation around the future of Australian innovation, science and research.
7 January 2017
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
ISA: Work Needed to Improve Australia’s Innovation, Science and Research System
ISA’s Performance Review of the Australian Innovation, Science and Research System 2016 (ISR System Review) finds that while the Australian system has points of strength, Australia is lagging behind international competitors in key areas and much work must be done to break into the top-tier of innovation nations.
13 December 2016
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Biomedical Translation Fund a game changer for Australian innovation
Bill Ferris AC, Chair of Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the successful Biomedical Translation Fund managers