The Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) is an independent not-for-profit organisation first established in 1932 to then further informed and rational public debate on political issues.

Science and technology have an important contribution to make to contemporary social, economic, political, security and also ethical and cultural issues. Whether it is about climate change, water, renewable energy, nanotechnology, health advancement or food security, over the coming decades many of the challenges facing us will require scientific input into policy making, a scientifically literate community and greater public engagement with science and technology.

Today, the Australian Institute of Policy and Science is dedicated to responding to these challenges and to partnering with others in the not-for-profit, community, industry, education, research, government and other sectors to:

 - Increase public engagement in science and ensure people have a voice in decisions that affect them

 - Promote excellence in research, innovation and the promotion and communication of science

 - Inform and influence policy and policy-making through expert comment and input

 - Invest in a scientifically inpsired, literate and skilled Australia that contributes to local and global challenges