Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council Act 1978
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5 Functions
The functions of the Council are to investigate, and to furnish information and advice to the Commonwealth Government in respect of, matters relating to science, technology and engineering, including the following matters:
(a) the advancement of scientific knowledge;
(b) the development and application of science, technology and engineering in relation to the furtherance of the national well-being;
(c) the adequacy, effectiveness and overall balance of scientific, technological and engineering activities in Australia;
(d) the identification and support of new ideas in science, technology and engineering likely to be of national importance;
(e) the practical development and application of scientific discoveries;
(f) the fostering of scientific, technological and engineering innovation in industry; and
(g) the means of improving efficiency in the use of resources by the application of science, technology and engineering.