South Australian Science Council

The South Australian Science Council is a body which provides high level, independent science policy advice to the Government of South Australia and to the Chief Scientist of South Australia. It also oversees the implementation of the state's Investing in Science action plan.[1] Prior to June 2015 the council was known as the Premier's Science and Industry Council, and prior to that, the Premier's Science and Research Council.[2] The council was established during the first term of the Rann Government in June 2002 "to advise the government on strategies for boosting local science and research capabilities and improving levels of innovation."[3][4]

Membership

Members of the council are recommended by the Chief Scientist then approved by the Minister for Science and Information Economy. As of June 2015, membership of the council includes:

Former members include:

References

  1. "SA Science Council". www.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  2. "Shaping the future : STI10 ; a 10-year vision for science, technology and innovation in South Australia / [developed by the Premier's Science and Research Council]. - Version details - Trove". trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "New members appointed to SA Premier’s Science and Industry Council - ResearchCareer". www.researchcareer.com.au. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
  4. "DFEEST Annual Report 2005". 2012-08-15.
  5. "Richard Blandy Home Page". www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  6. "Neil Bryans Home Page". www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  7. "South Australia's Strategic Plan". saplan.org.au. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  8. "Council - EMBL Australia". www.emblaustralia.org. Retrieved 2015-06-24.


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