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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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20 January 2022
$13 million in grants plus hundreds of scholarships to support women in STEM and entrepreneurship
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) grants program offers further funding to deliver greater impact. The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) will be the program delivery partner for the Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM program.
12 November 2021
Superstars championing change for women in STEM
The Superstars of STEM initiative aims to smash gender stereotypes, increase women’s visibility in the media and inspire young girls and women in STEM. See the Superstars’ amazing impacts from 2017 to 2021.
17 August 2021
What can teachers tell us about engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in STEM?
We commissioned research to help improve support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in STEM education and careers. Read the full report and highlights in our STEM Equity Monitor.
26 May 2021
What happens to women who graduate with STEM degrees?
A longitudinal study follows a cohort of women and men to understand their career paths, income and carer responsibilities beyond university.
19 May 2021
How does gender impact girls’ and boys’ aspirations for STEM study and careers?
Parents, teachers and career advisors are the key influencers on young people’s future study and career. A new study reveals their views on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
3 May 2021
Second national data report on girls and women in STEM
The STEM Equity Monitor 2021 edition collects and integrates data from a wider range of sources and brings them together in one place.
8 March 2021
Celebrating International Women’s Day in a COVID-19 world
COVID-19 has highlighted persisting gender inequality. Join us in celebrating the efforts of girls and women in shaping a more equal future.
3 December 2020
Smashing gender stereotypes: meet the new Superstars of STEM
Another 60 accomplished women join the Superstars of STEM initiative to increase the visibility of women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
3 November 2020
New initiative inspires girls to see a future in STEM
The Future You Initiative inspires girls to see their future selves in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
4 September 2020
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith continues as Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Harvey-Smith has made a substantial contribution to addressing gender inequities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
8 March 2020
National action plan and data report to advance women in STEM
The Australian Government launched the Advancing Women in STEM 2020 Action Plan and the STEM Equity Monitor on International Women’s Day.
7 April 2019
A national strategy for advancing women in STEM
2019-20 Budget initiatives build on the Government’s commitment to advancing women and girls in STEM.