Previous meetings of PMSEIC

Following is a list of all past meetings of the Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council. On each meeting's page you will find a summary of the meeting as well as links to related reports, associated presentations and media releases.
  • Twenty-fifth PMSEIC Meeting - 13 December 2012
    The main focus of this meeting was a discussion about breakthrough actions that the Australian government could take to enhance innovation as well as a process for setting national research priorities.
  • Twenty-fourth PMSEIC Meeting - 9 July 2012
    The main focus of the meeting was a discussion on the future of Australia's science, technology and innovation, with particular emphasis on preparing science graduates for the business sector and the importance of international collaboration.
  • Twenty-third PMSEIC Meeting - 30 March 2012
    This meeting discussed the Health of Australian Science Report and PMSEIC's future work program
  • Twenty-Second PMSEIC meeting – 4 February 2011
    This meeting discussed the following reports: Challenges at Energy-Water-Carbon Intersections and Food Security in a Changing World
  • Twenty-First PMSEIC Meeting - 18 March 2010
    This meeting presented the following report: Transforming Learning and the Transmission of Knowledge.
  • Twentieth PMSEIC Meeting - 5 June 2009
    This meeting presented the following report: Epidemics in a Changing World.
  • Nineteenth PMSEIC Meeting - 9 October 2008
    This meeting reported back on the following reports: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health focusing on Maternal, Fetal and Post-natal Health and Science and Technology-Led Innovation in Services for Australian Industries.
  • Eighteenth PMSEIC Meeting - 23 April 2008
    This meeting presented the following reports: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health focusing on maternal, fetal and post-natal health and Science and Technology-Led Innovation in Services for Australian Industries.
  • Seventeenth PMSEIC Meeting - 22 June 2007
    This meeting presented the following report: Climate Change in Australia and Water for Our Cities.
  • Sixteenth PMSEIC Meeting - 8 December 2006
    This meeting presented the following reports: Data for Science; Australia’s Science and Technology Priorities for Global Engagement and Cooperative Research Centres.
  • Fifteenth PMSEIC Meeting - 2 June 2006
    This meeting presented the following report: Asia’s Scientific and Economic Growth – Opportunities for Australia.
  • Fourteenth PMSEIC Meeting - 2 December 2005
    This meeting presented the following reports: Biodiscovery; Tsunamis and The Role of Creativity in the Innovation Economy.
  • Thirteenth PMSEIC Meeting - 11 March 2005
    This meeting presented the following reports: Growing Technology-based SMEs; Opportunities for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Science; Nanotechnology and Exciting Science - 'New environmental monitors from insect DNA'.
  • Twelfth PMSEIC Meeting - 17 June 2004
    This meeting presented the following reports: Future Opportunities for Australian Astronomy; Science and Technology in Sport and Exciting Science: Supercapacitors.
  • Eleventh PMSEIC Meeting - 28 November 2003
    This meeting presented the following reports: Science Engagement & Education: Equipping young Australians; Recycling Water for our Cities; Closer Aust - US Engagement via a Free Trade Agreement: opportunities for research & innovation: Autonomous systems.
  • Tenth PMSEIC Meeting - 27 June 2003
    This meeting presented the following reports: Brain and Mind Disorders: impact of the neurosciences, Promoting Healthy Ageing in Australia, Building Australian businesses based on frontier technologies & Delusions and hallucinations: theory and treatment.
  • Ninth PMSEIC Meeting - 5 December 2002
    This meeting presented the following reports: Science and Security, Management Skills for High-growth, Start-up Companies and Beyond Kyoto - Innovation and Adaptation.
  • Eighth PMSEIC Meeting - 31 May 2002
    This meeting presented the following reports: Australian Industry's Sustainable Competitiveness, Sustainable Aquaculture and Sustaining our Natural Systems and Biodiversity.
  • Seventh PMSEIC Meeting - 28 June 2001
    This meeting presented the following reports: Australia's Mineral Exploration; Commercialisation of Public Sector Research and Developmental Health and Well-being: Australia's Future.
  • Sixth PMSEIC Meeting - 30 November 2000
    The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
  • Fifth PMSEIC Meeting - 2 June 2000
    The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
  • Fourth PMSEIC Meeting - 26 November 1999
    The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
  • Third PMSEIC Meeting - 25 June 1999
    The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
  • Second PMSEIC Meeting - 4 December 1998
    The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
  • First PMSEIC Meeting - 29 May 1998
    The Council is the Australian Government's principal source of independent advice on issues in science, engineering and innovation and relevant aspects of education and training.
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