The Chief Scientist of South Australia is an independent advisory role to the Government of South Australia, providing advice to the Premier and Cabinet on matters of science, technology, innovation and research.[1] The Chief Scientist chairs the South Australian Science Council and recommends to the government new members for the Council.
Incumbents
edit| Number | Name | start date | end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Brennan | 2005 | 2008[2] |
| 2 | Ian Chessell | 2008[2] | 2010 |
| 3 | Don Bursill | 2011[3] | 2014 |
| 4 | Leanna Read | 2014[4] | 2018 |
| 5 | Caroline McMillen | 2018[1] | 2023[5] |
| 6 | Craig Simmons | 2024[6] | current |
References
edit- ^ a b David Pisoni (11 August 2018). "New Chief Scientist for South Australia". Government of South Australia. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ a b "New Chief Scientist for SA". ABC News. 6 March 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "South Australian appoints new Chief Scientist". 10 April 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ Stone, Kelly (12 August 2014). "Uni SA Council member appointed SA's chief scientist". UniSA News. University of South Australia. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ Meet South Australia’s new Chief Scientist Government of South Australia, 19 April 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ New Chief Scientist for South Australia Media release, Government of South Australia, 15 April 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
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