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The Albanese Government wants our world-class science and research sector to help build a Future Made in Australia.
We have today released Australia’s new National Science Statement and National Science and Research Priorities placing science at the forefront of our industrial transformation.
In unveiling the priorities and statement, Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic said it’s been nearly a decade since the former Abbott government released its priorities.
For the first time, the updated framework elevates Indigenous knowledge systems. It will also better prepare the nation to face future pandemics, adapt to a changing climate, and respond to rapid developments in artificial intelligence and automation.
Science is central to our capacity to deal with the challenges, disruptions and opportunities facing our country and our place in the world.
It’s why the Government asked the Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, to lead a national conversation to refresh the Government’s science framework.
Dr Foley led an exhaustive nationwide consultation process speaking to hundreds of people across science, research and industry, as well as everyday Australians. These consultations helped shape the priorities.
