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An independent panel of top scientists advising cabinet ministers will become a permanent feature of the nation s scientific infrastructure, despite at times issuing public advice that sharply conflicts with government policy.
The Rapid Research Information Forum, set up during the pandemic by the Australian Academy of Science and chaired by Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel, will become permanent thanks to a $400,000 donation.
The academy believes there is a major gap between science and government policy in Australia, which they hope the new venture can start to bridge.
Australian Academy of Science chief executive Anna-Maria Arabia (left) and research chair of Minderoo Foundation Fiona David.