Scientists are the key to Australia’s economic prosperity, to the health and well-being of Australians and to positioning us for a strong and competitive future both globally and in our region.
Our scientists - from pathologists to vets, IVF experts, food technologists, geologists, surveyors, chemists, molecular biologists, agricultural scientists, environmental scientists, botanists, computer scientists, pharmacologists, medical physicists, medical scientists, meteorologists, defence scientists and forestry scientists - work each day in areas as diverse as they are critical to our future.
No matter what roles they work in, it’s crucial that the voices of scientists are heard in contemporary debate. Professional Scientists Australia will defend science not only as fundamental to a healthier, more prosperous world but also for the $330 billion it has contributed to Australia’s economic output over the last 30 years and the one million-plus Australian jobs it supports.
Science Priorities