This year, more than 1800 events are registered for National Science Week with activities across Australia. There is a focus on the crucial role science plays in supporting Australia’s well-being, improving our health and boosting our prosperity.
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Australia is home to world-leading scientists, universities and research institutes. Our scientists have been responsible for some of the greatest discoveries of the modern era, from the bionic ear to the world's first artificial pacemaker.
National Science Week is about celebrating these achievements and inspiring Australia's next generation of scientists.
Science, technology and innovation are key drivers of the Coalition government’s plan for a stronger economy. They help generate jobs and higher living standards for all Australians.
In 2017-18 the Coalition government invested $10.3 billion in Australia’s research, science and technology capabilities, underscored by a $1.9 billion investment to update our National Research Infrastructure in this year’s budget.
I encourage residents, schools and community groups to take advantage of the many opportunities for exciting discoveries during Science Week. For more details visit: scienceweek.net.au
As we continue to fix the nation’s finances, The Nationals in government are working to cut costs and improve standards of living for people across the nation.
Since last month we have delivered tax relief for low and middle income earners; lower taxes for businesses with turnovers between $25-50 million; a tough new accountability regime for banking executives and directors; tax changes to help Australian retailers compete with foreign businesses; a crackdown on predatory credit card practices; a National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse; initiatives to improve housing affordability; better access to lifesaving breast cancer medicine; country of origin labelling and more measures to assist our drought-affected farmers.
Many families will also be hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year better off under new child care subsidies that have taken effect since July 2. The government’s new child care and early learning subsidies will benefit almost one million families and it’s estimated about 230,000 families will increase their workforce participation. The extra $2.5 billion investment will mean more subsidies for families working the most and for families earning the least, scrapping the annual rebate cap for most families, as well as an hourly fee cap to keep downward pressure on fee increases.
We have also increased our investment in the nation’s infrastructure which includes increased funding for local roads and the Pacific Highway upgrade.
