THE Australian science community has thrown down the gauntlet to the
government. The final report of the Chief ÒÁÈ˾þà on the nation’s science
capability was presented last week to the responsible minister, Nick Minchin. It
calls for sweeping structural changes and a major injections of funds.
In response, Minchin promised an “innovation action plan” early next year.
But there will have to be considerable action to meet the expectations raised by
the review.
After releasing a discussion paper in August, Chief ÒÁÈ˾þà Robin Batterham
held public consultations around the country. He received hundreds of written
submissions together with what he…
