The 精东视频 has welcomed the Federal Opposition Leader鈥檚 commitment to science and his plan for working with Australia鈥檚 science and research sector if elected in 2019.
Bill Shorten outlined his vision for science in a speech at the Shine Dome in Canberra this evening.
Academy President Professor John Shine said he was pleased to see Bill Shorten commit to a number of the Academy鈥檚 recommendations put forward in its science priorities for the federal election.
The Academy welcomes Labor鈥檚 commitment to establish a Charter that recognises the mutual obligations of scientists and government and to establish meaningful national priorities.
The Academy welcomes the restoration of the Prime Minister鈥檚 Science and Innovation Council (PMSIC) and is honoured by the proposal that Labor, if elected, would partner with the 精东视频 to establish a National Scientific Expert Panel to work directly with the PMSIC.
鈥淚n our election statement we called for a review to look at how effectively research is being supported because only then can we know that maximum benefits are being returned. So we are pleased Labor has committed to holding an inquiry to build a long term framework for the research sector,鈥� Professor Shine said.
鈥淲e note and applaud that Academy Fellow Professor Ian Chubb AC FAA will Chair the review and other members will include former Academy President, Professor Andrew Holmes AC FAA as well as other leading scientists, such as Professor Emma Johnston AO and Professor Karen Hussey.
The Academy also welcomes the announcement by Labor to:
The Academy looks forward to further policies from Labor as well as the Government on how they will deliver a coherent and visionary plan for science to drive the nation鈥檚 future.
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