Chemistry Australia is the pre-eminent national body representing Australia’s $40 billion chemistry industry.
Members of Chemistry Australia are positioned across the entire value chain including manufacturers, importers and distributors, logistics and supply chain partners, raw material suppliers, fabricators, compounders, recyclers, research, academia and service providers to the industry. These businesses range from small family-owned companies to leading national and multinational enterprises.
The member network represents inputs into almost every value chain in Australia, including food and agriculture; advanced manufacturing, medical technologies and pharmaceuticals; and mining equipment, technology and services. This breadth is a feature of the industry, and of the opportunities that a broadly aligned Association can provide for members.
Chemistry Australia works with state and federal governments and departments to help promote conditions for growth, jobs and investment in the industry and the supply chains it enables. This includes representation and consultation on the policy and regulatory settings to enable sustainable growth and support responsible business. Our work plan is driven by the industry-led Strategic Roadmap, which is informed by extensive CSIRO research to map out key industry priorities.
Chemistry Australia also works to increase awareness of the important role of the business of chemistry in our economy and way of life. Evidence of chemistry at work is all around us, from safe drinking water and food storage, to Australia’s polymer currency and innovations in energy generation and storage.
Chemistry Australia believes in a practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach, working with all industry stakeholders to deliver outcomes for the business of chemistry and Australia.
Our Vision
A vibrant and sustainable industry in Australia, providing the building blocks of a modern economy and central to the country’s economic, environmental and social wellbeing.
History
Chemistry Australia, formerly PACIA, has been representing the Australian chemistry industry for over 22 years. PACIA transitioned to Chemistry Australia in February 2017.
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Board The Chemistry Australia Board comprises leading Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors from the Australian chemistry industry. The Board provides leadership to our industry on a range of strategically important issues and ensures that the activities of Chemistry Australia are directed to those areas and services that provide greatest value to members. -
Councils The Chemistry Australia work plans and policy agenda are supported by the Chemistry Australia Council and two advisory councils, the Regulatory Council and the Social Licence Council. -
Affiliated Associations & Interest Groups Chemistry Australia representation includes Affiliated Associations and Special Interest Groups. This structure enables a broader and more aligned industry with greater scope for the development of industry-wide strategy, while allowing for significant sub-sectors to maintain focus on issues, policy and regulation specific to them. -
Executive Team Led by CEO Samantha Read, the team at Chemistry Australia brings together experience and insight from both industry and Government, including area experts covering policy, regulation and industry strategy relevant to the Australian chemistry industry. -
Members Chemistry Australia is proud to represent businesses across the entire chemistry value chain including: manufacturers, importers and distributors, logistics and supply chain partners, raw material suppliers, fabricators and compounders, recyclers, research, academia and service providers. -
Become a Member Membership of Chemistry Australia offers foresight and insights, networks, tailored resources, access to specialists and a strong single voice. Learn more and find out how to become a member. -
Privacy To comply with our obligations, Chemistry Australia has a privacy policy, which sets out how we manage privacy in our organisation. We also have policies on the collection of information, accessing personal information and complaints regarding the handling of personal information.
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