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scientific research from 1990 until 2000, when it was replaced by the
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.

The Australia Prize, consisting of a cash award and an inscribed
medal, was awarded annually by the Government Of Australia for an
outstanding specific scientific achievement promoting human welfare.

The A$300,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science is awarded to an
Australian individual or group who has made an outstanding
contribution to science with demonstrated benefit to human welfare or
society.

The A$50,000 Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
and Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year are
awarded for an outstanding achievement in science that advances, or
has the potential to advance, human welfare or benefits society. Each
of these Prizes may only be awarded to an individual.


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