The Statistical Society of Australia is an active member of Science & Technology Australia (STA). STA is Australia's peak body in science and technology, representing about 70,000 Australian scientists and technologists working across all scientific disciplines, including mathematicians and statisticians.

STA is a respected and influential contributor to debate on public policy, providing a strong voice for its members. It also runs the very successful Science Meets Parliament, and the Stats Society aim to send at least one member to this annual event.