Tag: Cathy Foley

Australia’s quantum opportunity upgraded to $6 billion

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The CSIRO has upgraded its economic forecast for quantum technology, predicting it will be a $4.6 billion industry in Australia by the end of the next decade and directly...

Research should not be limited by national priorities: Foley

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s chief scientist has highlighted the importance of not limiting the scope of fundamental research and suggested it shouldn’t be bound by national research priorities. Dr Cathy Foley was...

Quantum strategy takes shape with objectives and initiatives

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Industry department has revealed the seven key objectives and potential policy initiatives of Australia’s upcoming national quantum strategy, setting its sights on a “thriving environment” that spans research,...

Around the QIST: Quantum charts a course for Aussie STEM success

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s world-leading quantum research sector should be used as a guide for scaling up other technology industries such as biotech, clean energy, and semiconductors, the Chief Scientists says, after...

Team Australia is needed for quantum success at scale: Foley

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
There are testing times ahead for Australia’s burgeoning quantum sector, according to Australia’s chief scientist, who on Wednesday warned that local companies are working against history to commercialise and...

STEM skills must be national mission: Marshall

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
As a landmark Canberra skills summit approaches, the nation’s top scientists are asking the government to think long term, warning kids are turning away from STEM subjects in droves...

Foley and Monro to present at Innovation Papers [Live]

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australian Government chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley and chief Defence scientist Professor Tanya Monro have joined the Innovation Papers program for a special lunchtime discussion about science, industry...