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Science Academy welcomes new Chief Scientist for Australia
19 April 2011
Australian Academy of Science President Professor Suzanne Cory today welcomed the appointment of Professor Ian Chubb AC as Australia’s new Chief Scientist.
“Professor Chubb has shown strong strategic leadership in his previous role as Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University,” Professor Cory said.
“He is well known for his ability to put a powerfully reasoned case for research. We hope as Chief Scientist he will speak strongly for the entire Australian science community.
“The need for science policy that is underpinned by evidence has never been more crucial.
“We are very pleased that the Government has shown confidence in the post of Chief Scientist by appointing Professor Chubb.”
| Contact: | Mona Akbari, Australian Academy of Science Phone: (02) 6201 9452 or 0447 679 612 Email: mona.akbari@science.org.au |
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