Australian government signals push for national focus on science
FEB 11, 2015
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.028633
Sydney Morning Herald : Karen Andrews, parliamentary secretary to the minister for industry and science, has called for a national focus on STEM education. She said the government would be considering a range of proposals in the quest to establish a national strategy for advancing scientific innovation. Australia’s current economy is heavily dependent on mining and industries that will likely shrink significantly in the next 40 years. Andrews says a shift to a science- and technology-oriented economy could strengthen the country going forward.
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