Strategic advice

Australia’s farmers and regional communities face increasing drought risks due to climate change. ATSE has provided a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s consultation on complex drought challenges facing Australian agriculture, offering key recommendations to enhance the country's resilience.

Australia’s successful health and medical research sector plays a key role in driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening the economy and has enormous potential to do more.

Australia stands at a critical juncture in its journey to boost the national innovation ecosystem. A thriving economy that makes the most of invention, puts new knowledge to work, and grows new industries is key to the nation’s wellbeing and future success.

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) drives innovation and productivity. Australia must produce more scientifically skilled and literate adults. In Victoria, STEM professionals are needed to drive the energy transition, foster a productive and sustainable economy, protect and care for nature, and develop a globally competitive advanced manufacturing sector onshore.

A well-supported, strategic approach to research and development is a key driver of economic growth.

The development of an Advanced Technology Industries Strategy will help to make the most of the outsized impact of Tasmania’s research and development sector by catalysing the transformation of breakthroughs into real world applications that benefit Tasmanians and build the state’s economic resilience.

The review focuses on updating South Australia’s Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 to better support a transition to a circular economy, enhance resource recovery, and protect the environment from waste pollution.

This report explores technologies and career opportunities associated with the decommissioning of Australian offshore oil and gas (OO&G) facilities. It was commissioned by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources as part of the development of the Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap.

These submissions respond to the inquiries into PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely recognised for their environmental persistence and potential health impacts. This inquiry focuses on understanding the extent of PFAS contamination in Australia and developing measures to mitigate its risks.