Leading technology and engineering Academy sees Albanese Government’s re-election as an opportunity to build a more innovative Australia
ATSE stands ready to work with the government to shape a strong and future-ready Australia.
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their historic election win over the weekend.
With 50 years of experience providing a trusted, independent and evidence-based voice to all governments, ATSE stands ready to work with the government to shape a strong and future-ready Australia.
National productivity growth requires decisive investment in education and innovation: the people, industries and systems that make our economy tick.
Australia can be a global leader in climate change technologies, renewable energy and clean fuel, critical minerals, health technology, and environmental monitoring – among others. Diversifying Australia’s R&D relationships would provide new opportunities to leverage our national strengths. There is also an opportunity to respectfully weave Traditional Knowledge more closely into research and development, and open potential new areas for innovation.
ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said, “Congratulations to the returning Albanese Government on its re-election. We look forward to continuing to work with government, bringing us together to drive our national research, development and innovation priorities.”
“In this time of global change and uncertainty, Australia is and will continue to be a stable partner for research and development in our region and globally. Nurturing and attracting excellent STEM talent; investing in the infrastructure and international collaborations necessary to innovate; and building our investment in STEM research and STEM-powered industry will lead to a stronger, more diversified economy.
“National productivity growth requires decisive investment in education and innovation: the people, industries and systems that make our economy tick.”
Australia is in a position to deepen partnerships with the Asia-Pacific region, including through programs such as the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund, which ATSE delivers in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science.
The ongoing Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) is a crucial opportunity for the nation to build a strong innovation foundation for the future. ATSE will continue to engage proactively and work with the Albanese Government to reset its approach to R&D and leverage the best potential outcomes from our knowledge economy.
ATSE urges the Government to complete the implementation of the Universities Accord, and to support the continued success of the Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM scholarship program, as outlined in the Pathways to Diversity in STEM review from 2024.
In the lead up to the election, ATSE representatives met with candidates from across the breadth of the political spectrum: we thank all parties and candidates for their interest in a STEM-driven future.
ATSE looks forward to working with the returning government and across the 48th Parliament to advance Australia’s innovation potential.
