Strategic advice

ATSE's submission recommends refining the proposed R&D Tax Incentive reforms by more precisely targeting refundability, creating an administratively simplified stream for start-ups and small companies, creating a collaboration incentive, retaining eligibility for activities integral to R&D, and monitoring outcomes.

ATSE makes recommendations to refine the Innovative Business CGT Concession based on the views of ATSE Fellows with experience in founding, investing in and scaling innovative companies

The Medical Research Future Fund and its Research Missions program play a central role in addressing persistent and emerging national public health challenges.

CSIRO and other publicly funded research agencies provide economic returns to the nation, help inform better decision making, support diplomatic efforts and produce isotopes for medical use.

This submission outlines ATSE’s responses to the Issue Paper survey, submitted through the Department 
of Education portal.

ATSE welcomes the release of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) Issues Papers and proposed actions to strengthen Australia’s R&D sector. These submissions respond to the six Issues Papers with recommendations to ensure effective implementation and build a stronger R&D system.

Ensuring Australia’s research ecosystem is as strong as possible is foundational for Australia’s future prosperity. The National Competitive Grants Program, as the largest funder of non-medical fundamental research, is a core component of this ecosystem.

A well-managed and funded Research and Development (R&D) sector can help Australia meet its social, environmental and economic challenges, building resilience and capability, and securing our nation's prosperity.

The architecture of National Research Infrastructure enables Australia to develop and deliver outcomes from its research strengths. The 2026 NRI Roadmap will facilitate consideration of emerging opportunities and guiding investment decisions using the renewed National Science and Research Priorities.