The Australian Government’s Science, Engineering and Technology Skills Audit was announced in response to concerns expressed by industry and the academic research community about Science, Engineering and Technology skills issues. Industry and science research organisations expressed concern that the supply of skills from the education and training system may not be adequate to meet current or future demand for skills.
The Science, Engineering and Technology Skills Audit is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to developing Australia’s potential through research and innovation. This, along with other initiatives such as Backing Australia’s Ability, 
the development of National Research Priorities and Our Universities – Backing Australia’s Future is just part of the Government’s dedication to science and innovation.
The audit process has involved several research projects that aimed to develop a comprehensive picture of skills issues in Australia. This has included:
- an analysis of the supply of skills from the education and training sectors and demand for skills in the labour market;
- international factors influencing the decision of Australians to work overseas;
- a review of current literature;
- a national survey of youth attitudes towards the study of science, mathematics and technology subjects and their career aspirations;
- a national industry survey examining the demand for skills, recruitment difficulties, current vacancies and short to medium term outlooks;
- six key industry case studies;
- public submissions;
- public forums; and
- consultations, including stakeholder meetings.
The summary report brings together the key outcomes of the audit. A collection of supporting documents is also contained on this site, providing a more detailed assessment of the outcomes of each of these research projects.