The role of science in Australia's environmental policy

The Australian Academy of Science is proud to co-host with the Department of the Environment and the Office of the Chief Scientist, a presentation from Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AC FTSE and the Secretary of the Department of the Environment, Dr Gordon de Brouwer, on the role that science plays in the formulation, implementation and review of Australia's environmental policy.

The presentation is being chaired by Academy Fellow Professor Mark Burgman FAA, Adrienne Clarke Chair of Botany, and Managing Director, Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis, the University of Melbourne.

This free one-hour presentation is open to all interested people, including environmental scientists, policy-makers, students and members of the public. It runs from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm in the Academy's historic Shine Dome.

No RSVP for this event is required. Please note that no food or drink can be consumed in the Shine Dome theatre.

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