Question regarding the frequency, operation, and staffing of the Science Council, seeking details on its role in advising the government on science policy and research priorities.

AnsweredQoN 915Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 August 2001
Member
Portfolio
Science

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(1) How often will the Science Council meet per year?
(2) How many meetings have been held to date?
(3) What operating procedures have been put in place to allow the Council to function effectively, in particular, to allow it to choose topics for investigation or research and for subsequent provision of advice back to the Government and the people of Western Australia?
(4) Will administrative and scientific / research staff assistance be provided to the Council and, if yes, when will these people be employed?

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Answered
27 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for Science
Response time
97 days
(1) At least four times.
(2) Two
(3) The Science Council role is essentially that of an advisory council to the Premier on WA science policy. The Council will advise on strategic direction and high level policy for science in Western Australia and priorities for the Innovate WA allocations. The Council operates according to an agreed set of operating procedures.
(4) The Council is being serviced by up to three existing staff from the Department of Industry and Technology.

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