Welcome to FASTS.

We represent the interests of some 60,000 Australian scientists and technologists.FASTS works to influence science and technology policy for the economic, environmental and social benefit of Australia.

What's New

Media Release: CRC Review welcome - better approach to handling risks and opportunities (5 August)

The review recognises Australia needs big, risk-focused, collaborative research. The recommendations will lead to a more flexible, demand-driven program that will also improve demand-side capabilities to identify problems and adopt and absorb the knowledge and ideas generated by research. The review is available here and FASTS media release is available here. 

Submission: FASTS Submission to the ARC on Future Fellowships (27 June)

FASTS welcomes the new Future Fellowships program. We call for clarity as to how 'National Priorities' are established;  a three-tier not two-tier Fellowship structure and recommend provision for part-time Fellowships to take account of family, teaching or other commitments.

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Forum outcomes statement: FASTS Forum on the Rights and Responsibilities of scientists (10 June)

This paper summarises key issues arising from the FASTS forum and subsequent discussions on rights and responsibilities (obligations) of scientists and the independence of science and research agencies.

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