Finding gold in the contest of ideas
Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, delivered the Ralph Slatyer address on science and society in Sydney on 25 November.
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- Champion Australia's science and research system
- Improve Australia's scientific capability
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Value in simplicity: The case for public access to academic literature
In an article first published in the Times Higher Education, Dr Cathy Foley discusses her open access proposal for Australia.
Australia's critical minerals opportunity in a circular economy
On 29 October, Dr Foley delivered a speech at the inaugural Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference in Sydney.
Advice on open access models
Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, has released a report that makes the case for free access to academic journal articles for all Australians.
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Government Scientists Group
The Government Scientists Group is "the hidden gem of Australia's Public Service" bringing together chief scientists or equivalents from more than 30 Australian Government departments, agencies and regulators with a science capability.
Forum of Australian Chief Scientists
The Forum brings together Australia’s Chief Scientist and representatives from all Australian states and territories to discuss nationally important issues and challenges relating to science, technology and innovation.
Australian Science Policy Fellowship Program
An initiative of the Office of the Chief Scientist that aims to grow the diversity of expertise in the Australian Public Service workforce.
National Science and Technology Council
The council is responsible for providing advice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on important science and technology issues facing Australia.