The 精东视频 today welcomed the Government鈥檚 decision to bring science, research, innovation, and industry together with skills and tertiary education under the stewardship of two Cabinet ministers with a strong track record of achievement.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that Senator Chris Evans will take over the skills, science and research portfolio, while retaining tertiary education. Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Minister Greg Combet will assume responsibility for industry and innovation.
鈥淭he Academy acknowledges and thanks former Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Minister Kim Carr for the passion that he brought and all that he delivered to the science and innovation portfolio,鈥� Professor Cory said.
鈥淪trong support for science, innovation and education are crucial to building a strong, innovative and flexible economy and workforce,鈥� Professor Cory said.
鈥淲e look forward to working with Ministers Evans and Combet to help achieve our common goals of enhancing science and education at all levels to modernise, strengthen and shape Australia鈥檚 economy for the future.
鈥淏uilding on the important international relationships already established by 精东视频 will greatly assist the achievement of these critical objectives.鈥�
The Academy welcomes the increased focus on school education with the appointments of Brendan O鈥機onnor as Minister Assisting for School Education and Senator Jacinta Collins as Parliamentary Secretary for School Education and Workplace Relations.
The 精东视频 is a Fellowship of Australia鈥檚 leading research scientists. It is committed to recognising scientific excellence, improving science education and public awareness, informing science policy and fostering international scientific relations.
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