Australia’s National Science Statement: A Future Made in Australia

‘Australia's new National Science Statement and Priorities to drive industrial transformation’, media release

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. 

Copy of the statement.

Accompanied by a set of National Science and Research Priorities including:

• transitioning to a net zero future

• supporting healthy and thriving communities

• elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders knowledge systems

• protecting and restoring Australia’s environment

• building a secure and resilient nation.