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Here is how you can get involved with current policy work.
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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has opened a consultation on Understanding our RNA Potential. Fellow input is encouraged to be submitted by the 15th of September.
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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has invited comment on the updated draft Science and Research Priorities. Fellow input is encouraged by the 18th of September.
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Consultation has been foreshadowed for September for a Western Australian 10 Year Science and Technology Plan.
Friday 18 August 2023
ATSE Projects: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies
The Department of Education has partnered with ATSE to develop a series of future-focused reports highlighting research with translation and commercialisation potential among Australian universities and businesses. These reports will inform the development and implementation of policies and programs. Work on two new reports, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies, has commenced. Fellows with relevant expertise are invited to contribute to the development of these reports, either through participation in a 1:1 interview or by completing a technology readiness assessment survey.
>> If you would like to be involved, please contact academypolicyteam@atse.com.au
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Drought
​Consultation has opened on the New National Drought Agreement
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Climate change
The Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee has opened inquiry into the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023.
>> Submissions close on the 20 October.
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Universities Accord
The Universities Accord Interim Report has been released and a consultation is now open.
>> Fellows are requested to provide input by 20 August.
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Diversity in STEM
Consultation has opened on the Diversity in STEM draft recommendations.
>> Fellows are requested to provide input to ATSE’s submission by the 28th of August.
Western Australia
Consultation has been foreshadowed for September for a Western Australian 10 Year Science and Technology Plan.
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Friday 11 August 2023
Research with translation and commercialisation
The Department of Education has partnered with ATSE to develop a series of future-focused reports highlighting research with translation and commercialisation potential among Australian universities and businesses. These reports will inform the development and implementation of policies and programs.
Work on two new reports, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies, has commenced. Fellows with relevant expertise are invited to contribute to the development of these reports, either through participation in a 1:1 interview or by completing a technology readiness assessment survey. If you would like to be involved, please contact academypolicyteam@atse.com.au
National Hydrogen Strategy
Consultation has been opened on a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
>> Submissions close on 18 August.
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Drought
​Consultation has opened on the New National Drought Agreement.
>> Submissions close on the 1st of September.
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Climate change
The Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee has opened inquiry into the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023.
>> Submissions close on the 20 October.
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Universities Accord
The Universities Accord Interim Report has been released and a consultation is now open.
>> Fellows are requested to provide input by 20 August.
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Friday 4 August 2023
National Hydrogen Strategy
Consultation has been opened on a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
>> Submissions close on 18 August.
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Higher education
TECSA is seeking input to improve its guidance notes for higher education providers. This consultation focuses on Academic and Research Integrity.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 24 July.
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AI framework
The Minister for Education has announced a consultation on a schools AI framework.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 8 August. Submissions close 16 August .
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​Critical Minerals
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has opened consultation on Updating Australia’s Critical Minerals List.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 8 August. Submissions close 17 August .
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Friday 28 July 2023
Industry Growth Program
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a discussion paper on the Industry Growth Program.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 17 July. Submissions close on 30 July.
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National Hydrogen Strategy
Consultation has been opened on a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
>> Submissions close on 18 August.
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​Residential Electrification
Parliament has referred an inquiry into Residential Electrification to the Senate Economics References Committee.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 31 August. Submissions close on 29 September.
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AI enquiries
The Parliaments of New South Wales and South Australia have both initiated inquiries into AI in their states.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 31 July. Submissions close 18 August for SA and 12 October for NSW.
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Higher education
TECSA is seeking input to improve its guidance notes for higher education providers. This consultation focuses on Academic and Research Integrity.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 24 July.
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Friday 21 July 2023
National Hydrogen Strategy
Consultation has been opened on a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
>> Submissions close on 18 August.
Residential Electrification
Parliament has referred an inquiry into Residential Electrification to the Senate Economics References Committee.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 31 August. Submissions close on 29 September.
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AI enquiries
The Parliaments of New South Wales and South Australia have both initiated inquiries into AI in their states.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 31 July. Submissions close 18 August for SA and 12 October for NSW.
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Higher education
TECSA is seeking input to improve its guidance notes for higher education providers. This consultation focuses on Academic and Research Integrity.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 24 July.
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Friday 14 July 2023
Industry Growth Program
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a discussion paper on the Industry Growth Program.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 17 July. Submissions close on 30 July.
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National Hydrogen Strategy
Consultation has been opened on a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
>> Submissions close on 18 August.
Residential Electrification
Parliament has referred an inquiry into Residential Electrification to the Senate Economics References Committee.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 31 August. Submissions close on 29 September.
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AI enquiries
The Parliaments of New South Wales and South Australia have both initiated inquiries into AI in their states.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 31 July. Submissions close 18 August for SA and 12 October for NSW.
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Friday 7 July 2023
Industry Growth Program
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a discussion paper on the Industry Growth Program.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 17 July. Consultation closes on 30 July.
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National Hydrogen Strategy
Consultation has been opened on a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
>> Submissions close on 18 August.
Residential Electrification
Parliament has referred an inquiry into Residential Electrification to the Senate Economics References Committee.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 31 August. Submissions close on 29 September.
Misinformation and disinformation
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking input on new Australian Communications and Media Authority powers to tackle misinformation and disinformation.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 12 July. Consultation closes on 8 August.
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Friday 30 June 2023
Health and climate strategy
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a consultation paper on Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 6 July. Submissions close on 24 July.
Industry growth
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a discussion paper on the Industry Growth Program.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 17 July. Consultation closes on 30 July 2023.
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Hydrogen
Consultation has been foreshadowed in a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy. No closing date has been announced.
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Residential electrification
Parliament has referred an inquiry into Residential Electrification to the Senate Economics References Committee. Submissions for this inquiry are currently open, although a closing date has not yet been specified.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input for ATSE’s submission by 7 July as we proceed with the drafting process.
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Friday 23 June 2023
Emissions reductions targets
​The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released an issues paper on Setting, tracking and achieving Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
>> Submissions close on 30 June.
Health and climate strategy
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a consultation paper on Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy.
>> Please provide input for ATSE’s submission by 6 July. Submissions close on 24 July.
Hydrogen
Consultation has been foreshadowed in a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy. No closing date has been announced.
Residential electrification
Parliament has referred an inquiry into Residential Electrification to the Senate Economics References Committee. Submissions for this inquiry are currently open, although a closing date has not yet been specified.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input for ATSE’s submission by 7 July as we proceed with the drafting process.
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Friday 16 June 2023
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Emissions reduction targets
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released an issues paper on Setting, tracking and achieving Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
>> Submissions close on 30 June.
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​Murry-Darling Basin Plan
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened a consultation on Delivering the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input by 19 June. Submissions close on 3 July.
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The Productivity Commission is calling for submissions on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan implementation.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input by 19 June. Submissions close on 31 July.
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​AI in education
The House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training has begun an inquiry on the use of generative AI in the Australian education system.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input by 12 June. Submissions close on 14 July.
Sexual harm in universities
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is consulting on their advice on preventing sexual harm in universities.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input by 20 June. Submissions close on 13 July.
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HNMRC and MRFF funding
The Department of Health and Aged Care has opened submissions on improving alignment of NHMRC and MRFF funding.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input by 23 June. Submissions close on 14 July.
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Health and climate strategy
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a consultation paper on Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input by 6 July. Submissions close on 24 July.
Responsible AI
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a discussion paper on supporting responsible AI.
>> Fellows are invited to provide input by 19 June. Submissions close on 26 July.
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Hydrogen
Consultation has been foreshadowed in a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy. No closing date has been announced.
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Friday 9 June 2023
Generative AI in education
The House Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training has begun an inquiry on the use of generative AI in the Australian education system.
>> Submissions close on 14 July. Fellows are invited to provide input to ATSE’s submission by 12 June.
NHMRC and MRFF Funding
The Department of Health and Aged Care has opened submissions on improving alignment of NHMRC and MRFF funding. Submissions close on 14 July. Fellows are invited to provide input for ATSE’s submission by 23 June.
Responsible AI
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a discussion paper on supporting responsible AI.
>> Submissions are due 26 July. Fellows are invited to provide input to ATSE’s submission by 19 June.
Murray-Darling Basin Plan implementation
The Productivity Commission is calling for submissions on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan implementation.
>> Submissions close on 31 July. Fellows are invited to provide input for ATSE’s submission by 19 June.
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Friday 2 June 2023
Murray-Darling Basin Plan
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened a consultation on Delivering the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
>> Submissions close — 3 July.
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Friday 26 May 2023
Climate Change Authority
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released an issues paper on Setting, tracking and achieving Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
>> Submissions close — 30 June
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National Hydrogen Strategy
Consultation has been foreshadowed in a review of the National Hydrogen Strategy.
>> No closing date has been announced.
Friday 12 May 2023
Diversity in STEM
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is accepting submissions for the second phase of consultation on Diversity in STEM.
>> Submissions close — 26 May.
Infrastructure Victoria
Infrastructure Victoria is calling for submissions on their 30-year infrastructure strategy.
>> Submissions close — 28 May.​
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Friday 14 April 2023
Research Translation Project
We would like to invite any interested fellows to contribute to the ATSE Research Translation and Commercialisation project being undertaking in partnership with the Department of Education. The project will develop a series of future-focused reports highlighting areas of research with translation and commercialisation potential among Australian universities and businesses. These reports will inform the development and implementation of Government policies and programs relating to research translation and commercialisation in Australia.To achieve this, we would be grateful for input into a short survey that will form a key part of the project. In the survey, respondents are invited to identify up to three current and emerging areas of research that display strong translation and commercialisation potential in Australian industry. The survey should take around 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey closes Thursday 20 April.
>> The survey can be accessed here
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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is developing a National Robotics Strategy. Submissions close 7 May.
>> To contribute, please contact ATSE by — 17 April
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The Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications is conducting an inquiry into the Nature Repair Market bills. Submissions close on 1 June.
>> To contribute, please contact ATSE by — 15 May.
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Greenwashing
The Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications is conducting an inquiry into greenwashing. Submissions close on 8 June.
>> To contribute, please contact ATSE by — 22 May
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Friday 31 March 2023
Australia’s research translation and commercialisation priorities
The Department of Education has partnered with ATSE to develop a series of future-focused reports highlighting areas of research with translation and commercialisation potential among Australian universities and businesses. These reports will inform the development and implementation of Government policies and programs relating to research translation and commercialisation in Australia. The next project will focus on current and emerging areas of research that display strong translation and commercialisation potential in Australian industry. The identified areas must be critical for the Australian economy today, or could become critical within the next 10 years, and should leverage Australia’s research or industry strengths in the global economy. Your responses may be guided by, but are not restricted to, the seven priority areas in the national interest as set out by the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). If you are interested in being informed when the project is open for consultation, please contact AcademyPolicyTeam@atse.org.au.
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Friday 10 March 2023
Diversity in STEM Review
ATSE will be contributing to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources review of Diversity in STEM. You can read more about the review on the consult.industry.gov.au website. If you have relevant experience or expertise and would like to contribute to the review, please contact us.
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Friday 3 March 2023
Health Technology Forum
Consultation opportunity: Research translation of synthetic biology technologies
ATSE is currently leading a collaborative project with the Department of Education on a range of applications of synthetic biology. The discovery phase for this report is now complete, and ATSE is now completing a technology readiness assessment (TRA) focusing on Australia’s ability to realise the potential of priority synthetic biology technology application areas. The TRA will focus on:
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Alternative proteins and novel foods.
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Modification of crops and livestock.
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Waste stream utilisation.
SURVEY — If you would like to complete the SURVEY, please do so here by COB 15 March 2023.
If you would like to nominate a relevant Fellow or non-Fellow expert to complete the survey,
please send their contact information to AcademyPolicyTeam@atse.org.au
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Health Technology Forum
Report launch: Curbing antimicrobial resistance
Last year, ATSE led a collaborative project with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The report focused on technologies that could mitigate the impact of AMR to safeguard human and animal health, secure our food and primary industries, support trade and market access, and transform sectors.