Strategic advice

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.

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

ATSE’s submission makes 6 recommendations about using the NCGP to support research in Australia. ATSE argues for using the NCGP to champion underinvested in types of research, including fundamental, Interdisciplinary, null result and replication research. It calls for research funding to be moved towards 3% of GDP and calls for funding the full cost of research.

A roadmap for making Western Australia a research powerhouse within ten years.

Expresss concerns about the proposed changes to the sophisticated investor exemption under the Corporations Act.

Australia is well-positioned to develop strong sovereign capability in technology.

Our organisations represent and support excellence in their respective fields and bring together the nation’s leading thinkers to provide impartial, evidence-based advice on important issues facing society.

ATSE and AAS urge that the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023 not be progressed until there has been genuine debate about its profound implications.

The ARC Review has provided a generational opportunity to reform the ARC to support a high-performing, diverse Australian research sector and reject ideological interference.