The council is responsible for providing advice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on important science and technology issues facing Australia.
The Forum brings together Australia’s Chief Scientist and representatives from all Australian states and territories to discuss nationally important issues and challenges relating to science, technology and innovation.
The Government Scientists Group is "the hidden gem of Australia's Public Service" bringing together chief scientists or equivalents from more than 30 Australian Government departments, agencies and regulators with a science capability.
In addition to the role of Executive Officer of the National Science and Technology Council, Australia’s Chief Scientist is a member of the following advisory bodies.
Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet, recently visited a UNSW exhibition showcasing advanced bushfire research and technology. This cinematic exhibition helps firefighters and communities to better understand the behaviour…
On Friday 27 February, Prof Haymet delivered a speech at the Royal Society of NSW annual dinner.
On Wednesday 25 February 2026, Prof Tony Haymet delivered a keynote address at the Universities Australia Solutions Summit.
On Thursday 19 February, Prof Tony Haymet addressed the 2026 Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) Conference in Hobart.