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

Dr Cathy Foley

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

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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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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.

Launch of the National Science and Research priorities

The National Science and Technology Council has released a new report on the impact of indoor air quality on the transmission of airborne viral diseases in public buildings and strategies to reduce transmission.

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Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, has released an Assurance Statement for the development of the 2022 Scientific Consensus Statement (SCS) on land-based impacts on Great Barrier Reef water quality and ecosystem condition.

Cover of the 2022 Assurance Statement

Australia's comparative and competitive advantages in transitioning to a circular economy are set out in a report commissioned by the Office of the Chief Scientist and prepared by the CSIRO.

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Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, delivered a speech at the Science Meets Parliament 2024 Gala Dinner in the Great Hall at Parliament House.

Dr Cathy Foley speaking at Science Meets Parliament 2024 Gala Dinner

Dr Cathy Foley presented the government scientists group to parliamentarians on Wednesday, 28 February.

Dr Cathy Foley speaks with Dr Steve Hill, Geosciences Australia, at the Government Scientists Group showcase

The Office of the Chief Scientist has released a booklet to showcase the breadth and depth of scientific endeavour taking place across the Australian Government through the Government Scientists Group, an initiative of Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley.

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