Tag: Australian Academy of Science

Scientists demand research protection in defence trade controls

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A former chief scientist will argue in Parliament against rushing an AUKUS fuelled plan that restricts Australian researchers from working with non-US or UK counterparts, warning more scientific collaboration...

‘Stagnant’ R&D system needs urgent review, roadmap

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government is being urged to conduct a wholesale review of the country’s “overly bureaucratised and inefficient” R&D system and create a 10-year roadmap focused on arresting falling...

Defence export reforms would ‘see me jailed’, scientist warns

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
One of Australia’s most esteemed scientists says he would be jailed for continuing his current research on semiconductors and nanotechnology under the government’s planned changes to defence trade controls....

Research funding ‘crisis’ overlooked in Budget

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ second Budget disappointed research and science groups, which had been calling for a significant increase in investment after a decade of decline had created a “crisis”...

Scientists ask govt to set national challenges

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s science and research groups want the government to be bold in its overhaul of national science priorities and an accompanying national science statement, backing a “grand challenge” approach...