Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, has presented an optimistic picture of Australia’s shift to clean energy, predicting hydrogen will quite quickly become cost-competitive in some industries.

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, welcomed 13 scientists into the Australian Public Service last week, telling them that the events of this year had highlighted the increasing importance of science and research in policymaking.

The Low Emissions Technology Statement released on September 22 addresses the biggest global challenge of our era – how to reduce emissions quickly while supporting economic growth.

Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has welcomed the release of a report on the future of technology in Australian agriculture.

Australia’s Chief Scientist borrowed from the lyrics of an old country song when asked at a Year13 summit what advice he had for school leavers unsure of their next step.

“Do what you do do well,” Dr Alan Finkel told the virtual Future of Work Expo last month.

This rapid research brief analyses whether COVID-19 had an impact on public sentiment in relation to privacy and the widespread use of data and technology by government in responding to the public health crisis, be it through tracing, compliance or enforcement.

The science of climate change is not in doubt. Global warming is due to human activity, and must be arrested as a matter of urgency by reducing global emissions. But how do we reconcile a dramatic reduction in emissions with a prosperous economy?

"As Australia’s Chief Scientist, I have long advocated the need for a common set of advice to school students about the importance of studying core subjects.

The Mapping University Prerequisites in Australia paper, a joint report by the Office of the Chief Scientist and Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, analyses university mathematics and science prerequisites for domestic undergraduate courses in the disciplines of Architecture, Computer Science, Economics and Commerce, Education, Engineering, Health and Medical Science, and Science.

Completing fundamental subjects in secondary school, such as history, languages, mathematics, and science, combined with a strong foundation in English, is essential to equip young Australians with the agility and flexibility to navigate life post-school, regardless of whether they continue to tertiary studies or enter the workforce directly.