Shared on behalf of Chemistry Australia member Interest Group, the Australian Modern Building Alliance (AMBA). AMBA is a member of Affiliated Insulation Industry Coalition (AIIC), which has funded the 2024 Roadmap update. The EEC, in collaboration with the Affiliated Insulation Industry Coalition, is pleased to announce the release of the Insulation Installation Roadmap. Amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the…

Chemistry Australia is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Chemistry Australia CEW Woman Leader in STEM Scholarship, Dr Roya Khalil, Director of Research and Development at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers. An accomplished business leader with more than 20 years’ experience in R&D and innovation management, Dr Khalil was awarded the scholarship for her deep experience in STEM across a…

The Affiliated Insulation Industry Coalition (AIIC), of which Chemistry Australia member interest group the Australian Modern Building Alliance (AMBA) is a member, has today released its report, Insulation in Australia: 2024. The report highlights insulation as a heavy hitter in the mix of energy efficiency technologies available to improve the lives of Australians now and into the future. The AIIC…

The best and brightest of the Australian chemistry industry have been recognised at the second annual Chemistry Australia Industry Awards, held at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne on Wednesday 1 May. Chemistry Australia members, suppliers and partners of the industry turned up in force to celebrate the Awards, which acknowledged the achievements of finalists and winners across six award categories.…

Impressive individuals and examples of innovation from the Australian chemistry industry have been selected as finalists in the 2024 Chemistry Australia Industry Awards. Chemistry Australia is pleased to confirm the finalists in each of the six award categories ahead of its gala event at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Wednesday 1 May. With the theme of “sustainability”, the Awards recognise…

Chemistry Australia is very disappointed to learn that Qenos, Australia’s sole manufacturer of polyethylene, has gone into voluntary administration.Qenos has made an important contribution to the Australian economy for more than 50 years. Our thoughts are with all of the employees impacted by this outcome.Quotes from Chemistry Australia CEO Samantha Read:“We as a sector find ourselves in this position due…

Women in the Australian chemistry industry will again have an opportunity to transform their STEM careers through the 2024 Chemistry Australia CEW Woman Leader in STEM scholarship. Chemistry Australia is pleased to announce it will again partner with Chief Executive Women (CEW) to enable an emerging woman leader in the chemistry sector to attend the Women Transforming Leadership Program at…

Chemistry Australia is urging members who wish to nominate for the 2024 Industry Awards to submit their nomination before the closing date on Friday 15 March. Nominations are being sought across five categories, including the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award: • Young Leader award - Sponsored by Incitec Pivot• Net Zero Transition award• Circular economy award• Health, Safety and environment…