The 18th meeting of the National Science and Technology Council was held in Canberra, at Parliament House, on 20 March 2024. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese opened the meeting and welcomed new members, Professor Reuben Bolt, Professor Mark Hutchinson, and Professor Mahananda Dasgupta.

A new report has identified great potential for advancement in the quantum sciences across the Quad nations – Australia, India, Japan and United States.

Australia’s Chief Scientist and chief science advisors from four other countries have issued a statement affirming their commitment to providing evidence-based advice and to improving coordination across the science and research systems within and between their countries.

The National Science and Technology Council has released a new report on the impact of indoor air quality on the transmission of airborne viral diseases in public buildings and strategies to reduce transmission.

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, has released an Assurance Statement for the development of the 2022 Scientific Consensus Statement (SCS) on land-based impacts on Great Barrier Reef water quality and ecosystem condition.

On 15 August 2024, the Great Hall of Parliament House will be transformed into the GSG STEM Expo, showcasing the diversity of careers available within the departments, agencies, and regulators that make up the Government Scientists Group (GSG).

Reuse, repurposing, recycling and a low environmental footprint must be baked into all aspects of society in Australia, from housing to industrial developmen

Australia's comparative and competitive advantages in transitioning to a circular economy are set out in a report commissioned by the Office of the Chief Scientist and prepared by the CSIRO.

Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, delivered a speech at the Science Meets Parliament 2024 Gala Dinner in the Great Hall at Parliament House.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering have published a feature in the March issue of IMPACT Magazine by Dr Cathy Foley, Australia's Chief Scientist.