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Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council

ASTEC

1997 – 1998

Previously Australian Science and Technology Council (1975–1997).

Independent council, keeping the acronym ASTEC, that advised the Commonwealth on science, technology and engineering policy in the final period of the former Australian Science and Technology Council.

Names over time

  1. Australian Science and Technology Council1975–1997
  2. Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council1997–1998

How it came into existence

Created in 1997 when the Australian Science and Technology Council was renamed and its Act retitled the Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council Act 1978.

Legislation: Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council Act 1978

How it ended

Abolished in 1998; its advisory role passed to the Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council.

Main functions

  • Advice on science, technology and engineering policy
  • Reviews of national research capabilities

Lineage

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Sources

Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.