Chief Scientist of Western Australia explained

The Chief Scientist of Western Australia is an independent adviser to the Government of Western Australia on science and innovation within Western Australia. The Chief Scientist also advises on science in the economy, the development of scientific industries, and promoting the state's scientific leadership internationally within the Asia-Pacific region.[1]

Role

The Chief Scientist advises the government, particularly the premier and the Minister for Science, on scientific matters, and on a strategic direction for science in Western Australia.

The Chief Scientist reports to the Minister for Science, and works with the Science and Innovation division of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. The role also involves the encouragement of collaboration at local, national and internal levels; advocating for scientific investment from industry and the federal government; advocating for policies and initiatives throughout government and the community; and acting as a public ambassador.[1]

Government ministers or bureaucrats may ask the Chief Scientist for scientific information on subjects related to their portfolios, such as radio astronomy, the Peel-Harvey inlet, or supercomputers. The Chief Scientist consults with experts on the subject, and present a briefing on the matter.[2] The Chief Scientist may also approach government with their own concerns or ideas.[2]

While in the role, Chief Scientists can continue their scientific endeavours, in local laboratories or in other parts of the world such as Nevada and South Africa.[3] [4]

History

The position was created in 2003, with the inaugural appointment of Bruce Hobbs.[1] Hobbs resigned in May 2006[5] over a difference in opinion regarding government funding.[6] The second, Lyn Beazley, was the first woman to be appointed as a chief scientist in Australia.[7] [8] The third appointment was Peter Klinken in 2014.[9] All three appointees were researchers and professors at the University of Western Australia.[10]

Chief Scientists

There have been three Chief Scientists of Western Australia:[1]

NameStart dateEnd date
1Bruce Hobbs2003May 2006
2Lyn BeazleyDecember 2006December 2013[11]
3Peter Klinken10 June 2014

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chief Scientist of Western Australia . Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation . Government of Western Australia . 11 March 2020 . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20190305225723/https://www.jtsi.wa.gov.au/what-we-do/science-and-innovation/chief-scientist-of-western-australia . 5 March 2019 . live .
  2. Klinken . Peter . Peter Klinken . Gareth Parker . WA's Chief Scientist honoured . Mornings . 6PR . Perth, Western Australia . 12 June 2017 . 7:36 . 11 March 2020 . https://archive.today/20200311041259/https://www.6pr.com.au/podcast/was-chief-scientist-honoured/ . 11 March 2020 . live .
  3. Hobbs . Bruce . Bruce Edward Hobbs . Robyn Williams . Bruce Hobbs . Radio National . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 18 April 2006 . 11 March 2020.
  4. Beazley . Lyn . Lyn Beazley . Robyn Williams . WA Chief Scientist Lyn Beazley – her work and aims for science in Western Australia . The Science Show, Radio National . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 28 Apr 2007 . 11 March 2020.
  5. Web site: Madden . Catherine . WA's new chief scientist announced . ScienceNetwork WA . 11 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080719223449/http://www.sciencewa.net.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=681&Itemid=587 . 19 July 2008 . en . 13 December 2006 . dead .
  6. News: Hobbs . Andrew . Logan appoints new chief scientist, flags council revamp . 11 March 2020 . Business News . 12 December 2006.
  7. Beazley . Lyn . Leigh Sales . Western Australia's first female Chief Scientist . 7.30 . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 28 May 2019 . 11 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707173210/https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/western-australias-first-female-chief-scientist/11155868 . 7 July 2019 . live.
  8. News: Tracey . Mollie . Time for ag women to grab all opportunities . 11 March 2020 . . Fairfax Media . 27 June 2019 . https://archive.today/20200311055345/https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/6241295/time-for-ag-women-to-grab-all-opportunities/ . 11 March 2020 . live .
  9. Klinken . Peter . Peter Klinken . Ed Williams . Peter Klinken Appointed New Chief Scientist of WA . RTRFM . Perth, Western Australia . 17 June 2014 . 11 March 2020 . 03:03 . 11 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200311044510/https://rtrfm.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/newchiefscientistpodcastfinal1606.mp3 . dead .
  10. Web site: Peter Klinken appointed new Chief Scientist of WA . News . The University Of Western Australia . 11 March 2020 . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20150330084628/http://www.news.uwa.edu.au/201406106742/alumni/peter-klinken-appointed-new-chief-scientist-wa . 30 March 2015 . en . 10 June 2014 . live .
  11. News: Klinken appointed WA's new chief scientist . SBS News . . 10 June 2014 . https://archive.today/20200311043132/https://www.sbs.com.au/news/klinken-appointed-wa-s-new-chief-scientist . 11 March 2020 . live . 11 March 2020 .

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