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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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21 October 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Our commitment to developing Australia’s critical minerals sector
The Critical Minerals Development Program will develop our local industry and support our transition to net zero.
21 October 2022
Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science to return to Parliament House
The 23rd annual Prizes will return to Parliament House in Canberra for the first time since 2019 on Monday 21 November 2022.
21 October 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Critical Minerals Strategy refresh: register your interest
Register your interest in the refresh of Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy by 2 December 2022.
6 October 2022
Future You STEM careers website launched
Future You is an evidence-based website that aims to inspire children towards a career in STEM.
5 October 2022
National Quantum Strategy proposed framework: have your say
Share your feedback on a proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy. Submissions are welcome until 5 November 2022.
4 October 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic is making more young people interested in STEM
38% of young people have reconsidered their study and career options as a direct result of COVID-19.
4 October 2022
Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resource and energy exports forecast to reach $450 billion
Australia’s resource and energy exports are forecast to reach a new record of $450 billion in 2022–23, boosted by global energy shortages and the lower Australian dollar
30 September 2022
Startup Year: kickstarting the next generation of Australian entrepreneurs
Have your say on the development of the Startup Year program – a joint initiative between our department and the Department of Education. Consultations close 15 November 2022.
30 September 2022
New head of Questacon appointed
Sydney science and conservation leader Jo White has been appointed the Director of Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre.
29 September 2022
Government announces extra gas supply to avoid shortfall forecast
The Australian Government has secured gas supply commitments from the east coast gas exporters.
28 September 2022
A perspective on the financial system through COVID and beyond
Secretary Quinn delivered the Shann Memorial Lecture at the University of Western Australia
27 September 2022
Australian Government to revitalise our science and research priorities
The Australian Government has announced plans to refresh Australia’s Science and Research Priorities and National Science Statement.