The 精东视频 welcomes the appointment of the Hon. Karen Andrews MP to Cabinet as the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
Academy President, Professor John Shine, said the appointment aligns with the Government鈥檚 National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA), which promised to place science at the heart of Australia鈥檚 policy agenda.
鈥淚t鈥檚 good to see science back in Cabinet where it belongs. One dollar in every seven of Australian economic activity is estimated to rely directly on advanced physical and mathematical sciences and advanced biological sciences,鈥� Professor Shine said.
鈥淢inister Andrews brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the portfolio. As an engineer before entering the Parliament, she has previously held the position of Assistant Minister and Parliamentary Secretary for Science and has co-convened the Parliamentary Friends of Science group since its inception.
鈥淲e look forward to working with Minister Andrews and the Government to ensure scientific evidence fully informs their major policy decisions.鈥�
The Academy also acknowledges Minister Andrews鈥� strong commitment and advocacy for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in her previous portfolio role.
鈥淭he Academy has a strong track record of delivering long term strategic plans for a range of science disciplines. We look forward to delivering a decadal plan for women and girls in STEM to Minister Andrews that will identify and set priorities for the next decade and outline strategies to achieve them,鈥� Professor Shine said.
The Academy welcomes the Hon. Dan Tehan MP as the new Education Minister, the Hon. Melissa Price MP as the Minister for the Environment and the Hon. Greg Hunt MP鈥檚 continuing role as Minister for Health. We also thank the Hon Michaela Cash MP and wish her well in her new portfolio.
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