Australian Academy of Science President Professor Suzanne Cory today expressed confidence that the Victorian and Federal Governments would soon resolve administrative arrangements for the Australian Synchrotron.
Officials from both Federal and the Victorian Governments are meeting this week and working to secure ongoing support for the Synchrotron.
“Resolution is required to avoid interruption to current, planned and potential research,” Professor Cory said.
“This key piece of Australian science infrastructure is enormously productive.”
“It would be a very great waste if the Synchrotron was under-utilised or fell into disuse because of administrative uncertainties.
“We look forward to positive outcome in coming weeks.”
The Australian Synchrotron has enabled valuable collaborative research to be undertaken by Australian industry, Australian researchers and international scientists and organisations.
“This world-class facility needs a secure future to continue to produce ground-breaking science for discovery, medical and industrial purposes,” Professor Cory said.
The Australian Synchrotron allows Australian scientists to conduct unique research in an enormous range of fields, including biology, medicine, environmental, agricultural and forensic science, as well as minerals exploration, engineering and advanced materials developm
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