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</b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ryan Winn <ceo@sta.org.au><br>

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<span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date:

</b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 April 2026 at 4:58:45 pm AEST<br>

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<span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To:

</b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Richard <richard.mcdermid@mq.edu.au><br>

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<strong><span style="color: rgb(6, 65, 101);"><span style="font-size: 14px;">17 April 2026</span></span></strong></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Dear Richard,</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">“I am ambitious for reform.” That’s what the Minister for Science and the Minister for Industry and Innovation Tim Ayres said about the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mCPeCMwGxOtRvmAx4uWsXT897kh?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;">Ambitious

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 Press Club</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;">address during Science Meets Parliament. Only three weeks later, STA President Jas Chambers<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kPjACOMKzVT0EQy5mC5uKTG5Efw?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;">was

 invited</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to a ministerial roundtable to discuss implementation. STA didn’t just have a seat at the table, we were invited to lead one of the three group discussions. That strong

 contribution was informed by a series of workshops we held with our members. We are grateful to many of you who took the opportunity to shape our response.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Minister Ayres has also spoken of the need to work with universities, research institutions, industry, and his Cabinet colleagues to implement the report. We agree that for Ambitious Australia to be successful, it must have a

 whole-of-government response. The six National Innovation Pillars have relevance across a range of Government portfolios covering: Health and Medical, Agriculture and Food, Defence, Energy and Environment, Resources and Technology. Over the coming months we

 will be working to support that cross-portfolio engagement and seeking a clear timeline for action.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Another takeaway from the roundtable was the role of business. It was encouraging to see a number of business leaders attending the meeting. A major commitment from STA to support this reform agenda is our new program, Science

 Meets the Economy. We will equip STEM professionals to become effective partners with business and industry, whether that’s through supporting evidence-based decision-making to industry boards or enabling their research organisation to better connect with

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">It’s clear the Government has a range of competing challenges it must face, both domestically and internationally. This week the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/UnB5CQnMBZf3JZyBjfQF6TG0VPb?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;">2026

 National Defence Strategy</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>was launched by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who also spoke at the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/alF9CROND2uRyZznquXHRT1rAt3?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;">National

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 of Expectations</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for the Australian Research Council from Education Minister Jason Clare who concluded, "The highest priority of the Australian Government is to keep Australians

 safe." This is a consistent message that we all need to be aware of and consider in all of our policy engagements.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">On the eve of the Easter long weekend, we learned that the Government had decided not to pursue membership of the European Southern Observatory (ESO). As we said in our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QdwdCWLVXkUPNoWzmHrSQToEPNc?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;">media

 release</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;">, walking away from ESO membership so soon after the release of the Ambitious Australia report sends a deeply concerning signal.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Next week we are anticipating the release of a report from the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/i2YmCXLW2mUqkrzBoHETMTWNbvS?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;">Senate

 Inquiry into Funding and Resourcing for the CSIRO</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;">. While our national science agency received short-term relief in the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_rS8CYW8NocNjB4k2T4UYTxXejd?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;">Mid-Year

 Budget</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>it remains to be seen if next month’s Federal Budget will contain the significant ongoing and sustainable support CSIRO requires, just to maintain its facilities.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Despite these significant challenges, we know the STEM industry can provide many of the solutions and jobs needed to build the Government’s vision for a Future Made in Australia. Ambitious Australia anchors research, development

 and innovation in the national interest. And, we will continue working closely with the Government to seize this inter-generational opportunity for reform.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Next week, we will send out an invitation for STA members to hear more details from Jas Chambers about her discussions at the ministerial roundtable. She will deliver a Members Webinar at 11am AEST on Friday 24 April, so save

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

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Minister for Science Tim Ayres, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King, and the Minister for Resources, Madeleine King issued a joint media release announcing<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mstMCZY1NqiDXBpP9s9c8TBJ7OB?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;">Investor

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Minister for Education Jason Clare issued a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/2iNrC1WLPxckLW9nNCqfnTVTaaI?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;">Statement

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kw2qC2xMQziR0y9KzuQhPT5kg_f?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;">Reviewing

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 proposed standards</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;">. Consultations close<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">24 April</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">For policy related matters contact STA Director of Policy and Engagement<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:sarah.tynan@sta.org.au" 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;">Sarah

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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;">Expressions of interest are being sought for the ARC’s<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/jYc9C5QPXJixwNDgLhLtwTki5Tv?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;">Research

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">The NHMRC announced the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KVVWCjZ1N7i3ZNvlQf3TPTmbh3O?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;">Regional,

 rural and remote (RRR) capacity building grant opportunity 2026</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;">. It will enable established RRR researchers to lead and mentor early- to mid-career researchers to become future research leaders and invest in high quality

 place-based research benefiting RRR communities. Applications for funding will open mid-2026.</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Until the end of the financial year STA will be offering a discounted ticket price of $180+GST for our scheduled workshops. Join us on 20 May for a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/L-gwCmO5gluAk4r1Ni1fXTRHmVU?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;">Government

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/bvKECr81nyt14JGwltku3T4Mj7g?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;">2026

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 sector. The Summit will be an important contributor to putting action to this. STA members interested in attending the summit can use the code STA100 to receive a discount.</span></div>

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<strong><span style="font-size: 14px;">Science Meets the Economy</span></strong></div>

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<span style="font-size: 14px;">STA's new program<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/zm0WCxngwOf9PN3mofOH0TyrJ3S?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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 The three-day program will take place later in the year, so to ensure you are kept up to date on all details make sure you subscribe to the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/O5UKCyojxQT0AVR65CWIPTxqFiH?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;">SMtE

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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/FrXBCzvkyVCxOVA8ohqSgT9BYcm?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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