Launch of the ARC Hub for PV Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability

On Tuesday 21 April, Australia’s Chief Scientist Prof Tony Haymet delivered a pre-recorded address for the launch of the Australian Research Council Hub for PV Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability.

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Chief Scientist delivers speech at the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics

On Wednesday 22 April 2026, Prof Tony Haymet delivered a speech at the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics in Melbourne.

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Information resilience: understanding and protecting against mis and disinformation

The National Science and Technology Council has released a series of reports examining how resilience to misinformation can be strengthened in Australia.

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Keeping an eye on the now and the next: Science Meets Parliament 2026 dinner speech

Professor Tony Haymet spoke at the Science Meets Parliament 2026 dinner on 25 March.

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Fighting fire with science

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 of fires under different conditions.

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Prof Haymet addresses Royal Society of NSW annual dinner

On Friday 27 February, Prof Haymet delivered a speech at the Royal Society of NSW annual dinner.

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Prof Haymet delivers keynote address at Universities Australia Solutions Summit

On Wednesday 25 February 2026, Prof Tony Haymet delivered a keynote address at the Universities Australia Solutions Summit.

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Prof Haymet addresses AMOS 2026 conference

On Thursday 19 February, Prof Tony Haymet addressed the 2026 Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) Conference in Hobart.

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For a new year’s resolution that really counts, cut carbon rather than carbs

Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet, discusses climate goals and opportunities – and the national resolve that can help to achieve them

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Vale Professor Emma Johnston AO

Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet, and the Office of the Chief Scientist are saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Emma Johnston AO.

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