Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, delivered the Ralph Slatyer address on science and society in Sydney on 25 November.

In an article first published in the Times Higher Education, Dr Cathy Foley discusses her open access proposal for Australia.

A series of workshops led by Australia’s Chief Scientist in partnership with the CSIRO and other organisations. 

The 19th meeting of the National Science and Technology Council was held in Canberra, at Parliament House, on 26 June 2024. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Chair, the Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science.

As Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Foley provides independent, evidence-based advice to Government on questions of science and technology, and issues of relevance to the science and research system.

On 29 October, Dr Foley delivered a speech at the inaugural Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference in Sydney.

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.

Read a statement from Dr Foley on the benefits of easier access to research literature.

Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, delivered remarks at the launch of the National Science and Research Priorities on Monday 12 August 2024 in Canberra.

On Monday 12 August, the new National Science and Research Priorities were launched at the ANU, Canberra. The priorities are the outcome of a national conversation last year and provide a focus for shared effort across the science and research system, industry and the government.