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Parliament House
19 December 2017

Peak body welcomes new Minister, disappointed by lack of science focus

Science & Technology Australia (STA) is disappointed and concerned that science has been demoted to the assistant ministry following today’s federal cabinet reshuffle. President of STA, Professor Emma Johnston, said the new Jobs and Innovation portfolio created today failed to acknowledge and value the fundamental science that is vital for its existence. “We are concerned […]

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Minister Hunt and Minister Sinodinos
18 January 2017

Peak science body welcomes new minister

Science & Technology Australia today welcomed the new Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO. STA also thanked outgoing Minister, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, for his strong and enthusiastic engagement with the sector. “STA welcomes Minister Sinodinos to his new portfolio and we look forward to working with him […]

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