The council is responsible for providing advice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on important science and technology issues facing Australia.
The Forum brings together Australia’s Chief Scientist and representatives from all Australian states and territories to discuss nationally important issues and challenges relating to science, technology and innovation.
The Government Scientists Group is "the hidden gem of Australia's Public Service" bringing together chief scientists or equivalents from more than 30 Australian Government departments, agencies and regulators with a science capability.
In addition to the role of Executive Officer of the National Science and Technology Council, Australia’s Chief Scientist is a member of the following advisory bodies.
On Tuesday 21 April, Australia’s Chief Scientist Prof Tony Haymet delivered a pre-recorded address for the launch of the Australian Research Council Hub for PV Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability.
On Wednesday 22 April 2026, Prof Tony Haymet delivered a speech at the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics in Melbourne.
The National Science and Technology Council has released a series of reports examining how resilience to misinformation can be strengthened in Australia.
Professor Tony Haymet spoke at the Science Meets Parliament 2026 dinner on 25 March.