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Parliament launches second inquiry into AI

Parliament has launched a second inquiry into artificial intelligence, this time to probe general issues presented by the disruptive technology, following a government-supported push by the Greens. The inquiry,...

Science diplomacy grants open after lengthy wait

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government on Wednesday opened applications for science diplomacy grants that were announced nearly three years ago. The grants get going after surviving a cut in last year’s...

Renewed calls for R&D boost: Science Meets Reality

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australia’s industry development and economic well-being is being held back by a lack of strategy and bold, long-term funding, according to advocacy group Science and Technology Australia’s new president,...

Science diplomacy fund takes another hit

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s science and technology diplomacy fund looks set to be narrowed by the Albanese government after already being cut in last year’s Budget, with its key grants stream sitting...

Leaders warm to Mazzucato’s missions

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
State and federal ministers have endorsed popular economist Mariana Mazzucato’s ‘mission-oriented’ approach to economic growth and flagged upcoming policy for decarbonising Australia’s economy will take inspiration from it. After...

Space treaty stoush opens up over sovereign controls

Posted on   |  by James Riley
What was supposed to have been a no-brainer treaty between the US and Australia promising to boost the local space industry – the Technology Safeguards Agreement – has instead...

R&D investment drought needs govt cash splash

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Scientists and technologists will again push the Albanese government to make a multi-billion-dollar investment in research and development in this year’s budget after little progress towards an election commitment...

Mazzucato in Australia: Last chance to secure seats

Posted on   |  by James Riley
With just days before renowned economist and author Mariana Mazzucato arrives in Australia for her much anticipated speaking tour, a final release of tickets are now available for premier...

Govt to include unions on new Defence Industry Council

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government will establish a new ‘tripartite’ Defence Industry Council made up of representatives from government, industry and the unions to oversee the development of a sovereign defence...