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The Australian Government is examining Australia’s research and development (R&D) system. We welcome input from anyone with an interest in optimising our R&D system.

We’re seeking feedback on how the Australian Government can introduce guardrails for AI in high-risk settings. New guardrails will help support the safe and responsi...

We invite organisations, community groups, research institutes, government departments, businesses, startups, thought leaders, and industries to participate by submi...

Have your say on the draft National Science and Research Priorities to provide direction for our science system.

We want to hear your views on how Australia can mitigate AI risks and support responsible practices to increase public trust and uptake of this transformational tech...

We are seeking your views on refreshing Australia's science and research priorities and statement to provide direction for our science system.

We are holding information sessions and roundtables about the discussion paper for the Strategic Examination of Research and Development. Register your interest to a...

Express your interest in taking part in consultations for version 2 of the Voluntary AI Safety Standard (VAISS) in early 2025.

The Australian Space Agency is seeking input on a potential Australian sustainability of space activities policy.

The Australian Space Agency is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the rules for space and high power rocket activities.

We’re consulting on opportunities to support the future growth of Australia’s green metals industry.

The Australian Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest from Australian industry and academia to join a delegation to the European Astronaut Centre alongside ...

The Australian Space Agency is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for discussions on niche Australian technology capabilities.

Australia, we’re going to the Moon. The Australian Space Agency wants you to be part of history and help choose the name for Australia’s first lunar rover.

We want to understand the challenges and opportunities for developing Australia’s RNA sector.

Have your say on the draft recommendations for improving diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Your feedback will help shape our fina...

We’re seeking your input on the development and implementation of the Industry Growth Program to support SMEs to commercialise projects and grow their business.

Australian Government agencies are invited to submit a challenge for the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) renewables and low emissions round.

We are seeking your views to inform the development of a National Robotics Strategy for Australia.

We want to hear about your experiences with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This will help shape a vision for increased diversity, engagemen...

We are seeking responses to an issues paper on battery manufacturing in Australia.

Give your feedback and help shape the implementation of the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF).

We are seeking feedback and insights on the proposed framework for the National Quantum Strategy.

We want your feedback on the List of critical technologies in the national interest.

We are conducting a public webinar on the R&A Roadmap to engage with the wider community in Australia and worldwide.

We are seeking feedback on quantum technologies in Australia to help shape our quantum future.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the rules for space launch and high power rocket activities.

We are consulting on artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision making regulations. We are seeking your views on how our regulatory settings and systems can...

We are conducting a public webinar on the Earth Observation from Space Roadmap (EO Roadmap) to engage with the wider community in Australia and worldwide.

The Industry Research and Development Act 1986 supports the administration of the Research and Development Tax Incentive. Two legislative instruments under the act ...

As part of the process of declaring a site for the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility, our department is collecting comment(s) from nominators of land an...

Our department supports Australian businesses to access the R&D Tax Incentive each year. It allows businesses to claim a tax offset for the research and development ...

The purpose of the Australian Space Agency is to transform and grow a globally respected national space industry that lifts the broader economy and improves the live...

The Australian Government agreed to introduce a partial cost recovery model for the assessment of applications under the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 (the 2...

The Australian Space Agency aims to grow and transform a globally respected national space industry. To achieve our broader goal of tripling the size of the space se...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic government and industry have worked together to rapidly address critical supply needs. This experience taught us that we need to be ...

Our department is consulting on the development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan. It will help us maximise the benefits of AI for all Australians and manage...

As part of the 2020-21 Budget the government will invest $1.5 billion in a Modern Manufacturing Strategy. The Strategy is key to the Government’s JobMaker plan. It w...

This survey seeks information to support the development of a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Systems Capability Map, which is being led by the ...

The Australian Government wants to ensure that the standard patent system is as accessible as possible to Australia’s SMEs to protect their inventions in Australia a...

The Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&DTI) helps offset some of the costs that businesses invest into eligible R&D. Our department is working on a number of ...

Our department is committed to supporting Australian businesses to access the R&D Tax Incentive each year to allow businesses to claim a tax offset for the research ...

The Australian Space Agency aims to grow and transform a globally respected national space industry. To achieve our broader goal of tripling the size of the space se...

The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is seeking expressions of interest from the Australian blockchain community to join two collaborative working grou...

The Agency is seeking feedback on the M2M initiative, this includes consideration of the objectives, program design and potential areas of investment that will devel...

The Australian Space Agency is currently undertaking public consultation to inform the design of the Mission Control Centre grant opportunity guidelines (a grant und...

The Australian Space Agency is currently undertaking public consultation to inform the design of the Robotics, Automation and AI Command and Control Centre grant opp...

The Australian Space Agency is seeking views on the design of the ISI initiative. In particular, we would like to hear from businesses and researchers that are curre...

The Space Activities Amendment (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 passed both houses of Parliament in August 2018 and received Royal Assent on 31 August 2018. It will c...

Australia has positive conditions for entrepreneurship, but difficulties with commercialisation and scaling businesses. In 2018, we conducted consultations to under...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to provide social, economic, and environmental benefits. For Australia to realise these benefits, it’s important for c...

The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science and Science Teaching are Australia's most highly regarded national science prizes. Nominations for the prizes open at the sta...

We are undertaking a review of innovation metrics. The aim of the review is to develop a suite of metrics that more fully capture innovation and thereby support bett...

The Australian Space Agency is consulting the space sector on proposed cost recovery models for approvals, which will commence on or before 31 August 2019.

Since its operational launch on 1 July 2018, the Australian Space Agency (the Agency) has been working on its strategic development, investment and engagement plans,...

The Australian Government is committed to delivering the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility at Napandee, in Kimba, South Australia. Public submissions we...

The department seeks to better understand the needs of innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in managing and exploiting their intellectual capital.

On 11 May 2018 the Government announced the appointment of Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM to lead the 2018 Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) coexistence framewor...

On 8 May 2017, the Government announced the $100 million Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The Fund aims to boost innovation, skills and employment in advanced manufactur...

On 8 May 2017, the Government announced the $100 million Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The Fund aims to boost innovation, skills and employment in advanced manufactur...

On 19 September 2017, the Australian Government announced it will develop a national Digital Economy Strategy. The strategy will focus on ways governments, businesse...

On 13 July 2017, the Australian Government announced a review of Australia’s space industry capability to enable our nation to capitalise on the increasing opportuni...

A review of the Space Activities Act 1998 (the Review) was announced by the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, on 24 October 2015. The review’s aim was t...

The Australian Government has tasked Innovation and Science Australia with developing a Strategic Plan for the Australian innovation, science and research system out...

The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Programme supports multi-year collaborations between industry, researchers and the community.

On 18 August 2015, the Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into Australia's intellectual property arrangements, delivering on a key ...

We are seeking further submissions to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into Intellectual Property arrangements.