Chief Scientist for Australia resigns

Monday, 21 February, 2011

Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr has announced the resignation of Professor Penny Sackett, Chief Scientist for Australia.

 “Professor Sackett has advised me that Friday 4 March will be her last day in the role,” Senator Carr said.

 “On behalf of the government, I would like to thank Professor Sackett for her substantial contribution to the promotion of science and scientific research during her tenure as Australia’s first full-time Chief Scientist.”

 Professor Sackett, a world-renowned astronomer, was appointed to the role in September 2008.

 The government has begun the process for the appointment of a new chief scientist.

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