Corporate Body
Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS) (1985 - )
- From
- 1985
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia - Functions
- Association and Society or membership organisation
- Alternative Names
- FASTS (Abbreviation)
- Science and Technology Australia (Subsequent name)
- Website
- http://www.FASTS.org
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Summary
The Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS) was established in 1985. The Federation consists of societies representing the interests of Australia scientists and technologists.
From their Web site, January 2003: "The Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies represents the views of the workers in Australian science. FASTS aims to have a significant influence in the formulation of science and technology policy; and by improving the overall climate for research and development, to bring economic, environmental and social benefits to Australia."
Since 2011 the Federation has been known as Science and Technology Australia.
Related entries
Published resources
Resources
- Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-643569. Details
Theses
- Payling, Richard, 'Australian Science in Crisis, 1984: the Founding of the Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS)', MA thesis, University of Wollongong, 1989. Details
Ailie Smith
Created: 17 January 2003, Last modified: 1 March 2022