New chief scientist Cathy Foley to get research out of the lab

Sally Whyte
Updated November 10 2020 - 7:35am, first published 7:34am
Dr Cathy Foley, Australia's new chief scientist, has a long to-do list. Picture: Supplied
Dr Cathy Foley, Australia's new chief scientist, has a long to-do list. Picture: Supplied

Australia's incoming chief scientist wants to help Australia's "fabulous" research move beyond the laboratory and "turn it into prosperity and impact".

Sally Whyte

Sally Whyte

Federal Politics Reporter

I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.

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