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<div>Please see below the November STA Member Update.<br>

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Best wishes,<br>

Richard<br>

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<b>Professor Richard McDermid</b><br>

(he/him)<br>

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Director, Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO)</div>

<div>Director, Astrophysics and Space Technologies Research Centre</div>

<div>President, Astronomical Society of Australia<br>

Macquarie University,<br>

Sydney, Australia<br>

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<b>T:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>+61 (0)2 9372 4811 / +61 (0)2 9850 4476<br>

<b>W:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QpEGCnx1jni3ng92ku9fACJBMV_?domain=bit.ly">https://bit.ly/rmcdermid-research</a><br>

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<i>I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Macquarie University Land, the Wallumattagal people of the Dharug nation, whose cultures and customs have nurtured, and continue to nurture, this land since the Dreamtime.</i><br>

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</b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 November 2025 at 11:29:57 am AEDT<br>

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<strong><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 14px;">3 November 2025</span></span></strong></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">This year Science & Technology Australia celebrates a remarkable milestone – it’s 40th anniversary.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Our journey began as the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS) as the result of a visionary group of leaders from 55 organisations. Their mission was bold: to unite the STEM community, advocate

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">This year we are taking the chance to reflect on that crucial undertaking and celebrating our birthday with STEM professionals at events being held all around the country.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Across four decades, the organisation that they founded has grown into a powerhouse of influence with nearly 150 member organisations who together represent 235,000+ STEM professionals.  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Thanks to your support, our advocacy on behalf of the sector creates impact.  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">In recent years, that impact has included:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Securing a $2.2 billion research commercialisation fund – now the Economic Accelerator – with bipartisan support;<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Urging the nation to aim to be a global STEM superpower – an ambition endorsed in the 2022 Federal Election, and built on this call during the 2025 Federal Election; and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Working in partnership with Indigenous STEM leaders to secure Indigenous knowledges as one of Australia’s official National Science and Research Priorities – a recognition long overdue;  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Helping launch the National Industry PhD Program, connecting research talent with industry to solve real-world challenges;  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Advocating for demand-driven funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, no matter where they live. This is now the law of the land;  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Shaping the independent review of the Australian Research Council Act, leading to the abolition of ministerial vetoes;  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Arguing for the National Science Statement to put science at the heart of Australia’s self-image – inspiring future generations into STEM;  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Calling for the Be That Teacher campaign, elevating the status of teaching as a cornerstone of our nation’s future;  </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Winning a fixed timetable for ARC grant rounds, reversing the pre-prints ban, making IP templates voluntary, and extending the Patent Box to clean energy tech.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">These are powerful policy changes that have transformed Australia’s research, education and innovation system.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">But we’re not just about advocacy – we also play an essential role in bringing together the STEM community through must-attend events and change-making programs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Our flagship event<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MfPeCr81nytnx7QYWCjtpC4-2_j?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com" target="_blank" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(25, 65, 232); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; direction: ltr;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Science

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">We’ve created vibrant programs like<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/uaMICwV1vMfVoklm2FxCXCJ01gW?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com" target="_blank" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(25, 65, 232); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; direction: ltr;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Superstars

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">They say that life begins at 40, and our work is far from done. The challenges we face as a nation and as a planet – from climate change to technological disruption – demand more science, technology, and innovation. They demand

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">We have taken this celebration in person to several capital cities in recent weeks and hope to see more of you in Sydney this week.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Thank you for your continued support of the STEM sector’s national peak body, and here’s to the next 40 years.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">With best wishes,</span></div>

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CEO, Science & Technology Australia<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>

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<strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Browse the complete list of reports, policy news, and opportunities for submissions in our LinkedIn newsletter.</span></strong></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">STA’s AGM will be held virtually on Thursday 13 November 12:30pm-2pm AEDT. The AGM will cover items such as reports on the activities of STA in the past year, declaration of the results of the election of Board Directors and other

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Registrations for the Australian Science Communicators annual conference have opened. The conference will take place in Melbourne from 12–14 November for three days of connection, inspiration, and sector celebration, including

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Join us online for a virtual coffee and a casual opportunity to catch up with the STA team, share your insights, celebrate successes and discuss any concerns.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/J4PcCQnMBZfl7gvpYU1HlCGwij8?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com" target="_blank" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(25, 65, 232); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; direction: ltr;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Registration

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">STA delivers strong benefits to members, including discounted professional services via<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MIO1CROND2u0No41xIYILC1jI4B?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com" style="word-break: break-word; color: rgb(25, 65, 232); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; direction: ltr;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">our

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