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PMSEIC

The Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC), established in 1997, is the Australian Government’s principle source of advice on science, engineering, and innovation issues, as well as relevant aspects of education and training. PMSEIC took over the resposibilities of the Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council (ASTEC)

PMSEIC meets twice a year in full session and the non-ministerial members of PMSEIC, the standing committee, meet four times a year. Much of its work is undertaken through working groups. These groups are comprised of members and those co-opted from industry, universities, science agencies and government departments.

The Standing Committee responds to issues referred by Government or by meetings of PMSEIC and identifies and develops a range of issues to be considered by PMSEIC.

“The Council's terms of reference are:

- To advise on important issues of science and technology, broadly defined, including issues related to Australia's economy, public good, education, future industries and employment, security, and sustainable development in a modern world

- To undertake a key foresighting role, anticipating and reporting upon likely or emerging needs of, threats to, or opportunities for Australia and its people that may benefit from a response grounded in scientific evidence or technological innovation

- To assist in the evolution of Governmental research and innovation priorities by identifying any gaps that are uncovered in the foresighting role

- To advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of Australia's resources and infrastructure for supporting science, technology and its innovative use for the benefit of Australia

- To enhance awareness in the community of the importance of science and technology to Australia's economic and social development.”