Science Meets Parliament 2026

Science Meets Parliament 2026 is a two-day program held at Parliament House that provides training in communicating science to policymakers and politicians, including media and pitch training and an opportunity to meet with a parliamentarian. Delegates participate in sessions designed to improve science-policy engagement. AustMS is seeking to nominate two members (an early-career researcher and a senior member) to attend as delegates.

Reduced-rate registration to attend the 2-day program; training in science communication, media and pitch training; opportunity to meet a parliamentarian.

Expressions of interest are sought from AustMS members; AustMS intends to nominate two members – an early-career researcher (ECR) and a senior member.

Send an expression of interest to the AustMS Secretary at secretary@austms.org.au by the deadline.