[ASA] FW: STA Member Update | 26 April 2024

Stas Shabala stanislav.shabala at utas.edu.au
Fri Apr 26 09:33:55 AEST 2024 

Dear ASA members,

Please see below for an update from STA.

Members may wish to note that the ARC College of Experts call explicitly lists Astronomical Sciences (FoR 5101) as an area of “high priority”, i.e. where expertise is required. I would therefore encourage suitable members of the community to consider putting themselves forward.

Best wishes,

Stas

From: Sandra Gardam <ceo at sta.org.au>
Reply to: Sandra Gardam <ceo at sta.org.au>
Date: Friday, 26 April 2024 at 9:21 am
To: Stas Shabala <stanislav.shabala at utas.edu.au>
Subject: STA Member Update | 26 April 2024

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Friday 26 April 2024
The STA Member Update is sent to the leadership of member organisations.
Please forward to your executive and membership.
Dear Stanislav,

Last week on behalf of our members we welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement about creating a Future Made in Australia Act<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LQNDCBNqjlCPlEjn8fjmweS?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. This proposal has the potential to spur investment in clean energy technologies and secure economic benefits from the opportunities arising from the clean energy transformation. However, getting there will require significant, strategic investments in R&D and innovation, so we again reinforced the crucial importance of a pathway to lift national R&D investment to 3% of GDP. Read our full media release<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/MwcBCD1vlpTjOgqx3tlUYXe?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been delighted to provide communications support to our member organisation, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA), led by Quandamooka mathematician Professor Chris Matthews. ATSIMA and the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) recently convened the National Summit on Indigenous Students and Mathematics Education in Adelaide. The Summit brought together the country’s education leaders to develop a commitment statement to hold education systems accountable for the mathematics outcomes of Indigenous students and put together an action plan to drive meaningful change to close the gap in maths education achievement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. We applaud the outstanding leadership shown by ATSIMA and AAMT in convening the event to address this pressing problem, and it was terrific to see the Summit covered by ABC News Breakfast, The Educator<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tuSNCE8wmrt16RLqpsQxsCX?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>, and other media outlets.

Nominations are open now for the Australian Research Council College of Experts<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ZHoGCGv0oyCWLjk8AF1yKXt?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. ARC College of Experts members are drawn directly from the Australian research community, which includes higher education, industry and public sector research organisations. It’s an exceptional opportunity to support the advancement of knowledge and contribute to national innovation. More information for potential nominees<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1j6DCJyBrGfpQ0ZnKIyfZJ9?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> is available online. Nominations close Monday 3 June.

Many thanks to the member organisations that have given us input on our upcoming submission to the Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence. If you would like to contribute to our thinking on that submission, please reach out to us asap, email Hari Konchada<mailto:hari.konchada at sta.org.au?subject=Adopting%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20Submission&body=Hi%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20contribute%20to%20this%20submission.>. The ARC is currently reviewing the National Competitive Grants Program, its core mechanism to administer research funding, including the Discovery and Linkage programs. We will soon be seeking input from member organisations on our submission. Finally, the Climate Change Authority is conducting a public consultation on its 2024 Issues Paper: Targets, Pathways and Progress<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/L9NnCK1DvKT8r3O14u2SxGx?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. STA is preparing a submission to the consultation. We would be grateful for any expert input that members can provide. Please contact Mike Teece<mailto:mike.teece at sta.org.au?subject=2024%20Issues%20Paper%3A%20Targets%2C%20Pathways%20and%20Progress%20Consultation&body=Hi%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20contribute%20to%20this%20consultation.> by Tuesday 7 May.

Until next time,

Sandra Gardam
Acting CEO, Science & Technology Australia
REPORTS AND POLICY

  *   The Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP and the Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler released a Medical Science Co-Investment Plan<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QX6HCL7EwMfNYEK3QS5YOa-?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
  *   The Treasurer Jim Chalmers<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/i9QaCMwGxOtx6EXJzFNJdRR?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> published an opinion piece about the Future Made in Australia initiative<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/hEuBCNLJyQUVMv76jclLTbY?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
  *   The Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek announced the second stage of the Nature Positive Plan<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/d7YaCOMKzVT52qnOvcRNCWA?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBMISSIONS

  *   The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has called for input on the design of the Solar Sunshot program<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/UjjOCP7LAXfv5yW63C9qxqm?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. Submissions close 31 May.
  *   The Department of Home Affairs is calling for comment on its review of the migration points test<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/l3ZxCQnMBZfBNzORoIVCGqN?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. Submissions close 24 May.
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For policy related matters you are welcome to contact STA Director of Policy and Engagement Sarah Tynan<mailto:sarah.tynan at sta.org.au>.
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  *   Applications are open until 3 May for bursaries to attend a Fisheries Management Conference<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/njtJCWLVXkUzylO4DTwWs5Q?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> at the University of Wollongong in May through the FRDC.
  *   The Australian Science Communicators Awards in Science Communication<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Edc3CXLW2mUBMp29OIgG47P?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> are now open for nominations. The awards will be presented at the 2024 ASC conference<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/h5d9CYW8Nock6GM9AcDJaGB?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> in June. Nominations close on 16 May.
  *   The Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cyutCZY1NqiPoOljQfoFw5V?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> offers grants of $100K to $1M. Expressions of interest are open until 31 May.
  *   Applications are now open for Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4tcRC1WLPxcnEv3ZqfwDdbz?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> and close 5 June.
  *   Soapbox Science and STEM Sisters<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1YUhC2xMQziKEn1m8IZcQmq?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> are seeking EOIs for speakers and volunteers to help bring science to the public in Melbourne<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ynXMC3QNPBi7RLq42cRnfRm?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com> and Sydney<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/15IBC4QOPEiY7Lg8lcy3Dqq?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>. Both events take place in August.
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On 17 May, we will host our Members-only post-Budget briefing.

This online session will cover STEM-related announcements in the Budget, and we will share information on how proposed measures may affect the STEM sector. Registration is essential<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/NFxvC71R2NTEW3lRZc9CdCu?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.
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ASC 2024
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STA delivers strong benefits to members, including discounted professional services via our Member Benefits Program<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CNV6Clx1NjiOzgxMXcMvITv?domain=scienceandtechnologyaustralia.us9.list-manage.com>.

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