The Forum of Australian Chief Scientists brings together Australia’s Chief Scientist and Chief Scientists, or relevant representatives, from the Australian states and territories. 

It provides an avenue to share information about common issues and challenges related to science, technology and innovation that are of national importance.

Meetings are held two to three times a year. Recent meetings have included discussion on issues relating to quantum technologies, AI, mRNA vaccine capability, biodiscovery, research infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

Members

• Dr Cathy Foley AO, Australia’s Chief Scientist, (Chair)
• Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, New South Wales Chief Scientist and Engineer
• Professor Kerrie Wilson, Queensland Chief Scientist
• Dr Amanda Caples, Victoria’s Lead Scientist
• Professor Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia
• Professor Craig Simmons, Government of South Australia
• Stan Corrigan, Director, Science and Technology, Tasmanian Department of State Growth
• Martin Redhead, Director, Business Innovation, Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
• Hala Batainah, Chair of Canberra Innovation Network, ACT
• Karen Stewart-Moore, Executive Branch Manager, Business and Innovation, ACT
   

Dr Gill Jolly, the Chief Science Advisor for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New Zealand, is an invited special guest of the Forum, providing an opportunity to foster trans-Tasman collaboration.