As Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Foley sees herself as a role model for all young people who might not realise that they can aspire to a career in science.

The 11th meeting of the National Science and Technology Council was held via videoconference on 13 December 2021. The meeting was chaired by the Council’s Executive Officer, Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM.

Science advisers from the Forum of Australian Chief Scientists, the Government Scientists Group and the National Science and Technology Council came together for a workshop focused on science and technology priorities for 2022.