Science & Technology
Science.gov.au - The Science Portal
The Science Portal provides a one-stop access to a host of information on Australian science, science policy, research grants and programs, research institutions, directories and databases and innovation.
Australian Science and Technology : Selected Websites
National Library of Australia guide to useful internet sites for Australian science and technology. These science and technology sites on the Internet provide a starting place for researchers in this field. They provide a diverse range of information on Australian science and technology resources as well as providing links to other useful sites.
Backing Australia's Ability - Building our Future through Science and Innovation
Backing Australia's Ability - Building our Future through Science and Innovation is a package totalling $5.3 billion over seven years from 2004-05. It builds on the initial 2001 Backing Australia's Ability - An Innovation Action Plan for the Future investment of $3 billion over five years to 2005-06.
Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS)
The Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) provides scientific advice to government in support of more profitable, competitive and sustainable, Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries and enhancing the natural resource base to achieve greater national wealth and stronger rural and regional communities.
Chief Scientist of Australia
The Chief Scientist provides advice on science, technology and innovation issues to the Prime Minister and Ministers. The role provides a link between government and science, engineering, innovation and industry groups, facilitating active communication and input into strategic thinking.
www.chiefscientist.dest.gov.au
Coordination Committee on Science and Technology (CCST)
The Coordination Committee on Science and Technology (CCST) brings together major Australian Government departments and agencies to discuss science and technology issues.
CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Discover one of the world's largest and most diverse scientific, industrial research organisations. Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is a world-class research organisation supporting Australia's industry needs.
Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of the Department of Defence. It gives professional, impartial and informed advice on science and technology best suited to Australia's defence and security needs.
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)
A new Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) was created on 3 December, 2007. Responsibility for industry from the former Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources was amalgamated with responsibility for science and research from the former Department of Education, Science and Training.
National Innovation Website
National Innovation website aims to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship for all Australians.
National Science Week
For over ten years, National Science Week has been celebrating the contribution of Australian scientists to the world, encouraging interest in scientific pursuits and inspiring people to become fascinated by the world in which we live.
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science are a national tribute to excellent and dedicated work in Australian science.
Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC)
The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation.
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (NSTC)
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre is Australia's leading interactive science and technology centre. To achieve its aim of promoting greater understanding and awareness of science and technology within the community, Questacon is committed to making an experience with science and technology fun, educational and interactive.
Science and Research
Responsibility for science transferred to the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research on 3 December, 2007. This page links to science web resources and science awards and prizes.
Science Image
Science Image is an image library specialising in science and nature, presented by CSIRO, Australia's major science research organisation.
Science Matters
Science Matters eNewsletter is the Australian Government's official source of news affecting the science and technology sector and complements resources available on the Australian Government's science portal.
www.sciencematters.dest.gov.au
Understanding through Science
Science is central to the achievement of the aims of Australia's Antarctic Program which are to promote the value of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions for the benefit of human kind, protect the integrity of their unique wildlife, ecosystems and pristine environments, and to understand how these regions influence the physical processes that drive the climate and the ecology of our planet.
