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Australian chemistry industry remains one of the safest sectors in the economy
The chemical industry continues to be one of Australia’s safest industry sectors, despite operating in complex and high-risk environments. New data shows Chemistry Australia members recorded injury rates well below national targets while m…

Gas for Victoria’s value-adding chemical industries should be a priority for the next Victorian Government
The Victorian Government formed after the November election has an opportunity to unlock natural gas supplies and deliver affordable electricity to revitalise local manufacturing, create jobs, improve sovereign capability and build resilie…

Chemistry Australia welcomes national domestic gas reservation framework
Chemistry Australia welcomes the release of the Federal Government’s national Domestic Gas Reservation draft legislative package to support the fair allocation of Australia’s natural gas assets to domestic and export markets.
The proposed…

Applications open: 2026 Chemistry Australia CEW Woman Leader in STEM Scholarship
Applications for the 2026 Woman Leader in STEM scholarship are now open for eligible women leaders in the Australian chemicals and plastics industry.
Chemistry Australia has partnered with Chief Executive Women (CEW) to send one leader to…

Awards celebrate chemicals and plastics industry leaders powering Australia’s economy
Chemistry Australia has announced the 2026 winners of its plastics and chemicals Industry Awards, naming the leaders who made an outstanding contribution to the sector’s leadership, innovation and sustainability.
The announcements w…

Chemistry Australia partners with CEW on scholarship to elevate women in STEM
A stand-out woman leader in the Australian chemistry industry will again have an opportunity to transform her STEM career through the 2026 Chemistry Australia CEW Woman Leader in STEM scholarship.
Applications for the 2026 scholarsh…

Chemistry Australia welcomes East Coast gas reservation to support Australian chemical manufacturing and a more resilient economy
Chemistry Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of an east coast gas reservation scheme to strengthen domestic supply and affordability for Australian chemical manufacturers and industrial users.
The policy is a positiv…

Chemistry Australia appoints new CEO
The Board of Chemistry Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Flügge to the role of CEO, commencing in April.
Matthew was previously the Vice President Global External Affairs at Dyno Nobel (formerly Incitec Pivot) an…

Chemistry Australia maintains collaborative efforts to end plastic pollution
Chemistry Australia will continue collaborative efforts to end plastic pollution and progress an Australian plastics circular economy despite stalled negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty.
Chemistry Australia Director Circula…



