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We’re proud and delighted to celebrate the appointment of our Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, as Australia’s next Chief Scientist. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister Karen Andrews made the announcement today. Cathy has been with CSIRO for nearly 36 years, starting out as a research scientist working with our manufacturing teams. She became our Chief Scientist in August 2018. Cathy's scientific excellence and influential leadership have been recognised with numerous awards and fellowship

We congratulate Prof Cathy Foley AO PSM FTSE FAA on her election as President of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE), commencing 1 January 2026! As Australia's former Chief Scientist and one of our most respected science and innovation leaders, Dr Foley has always reminded us that Australia’s future depends on the strength of its science — as she explains in this Academy video from 2021. From pioneering research to shaping national innovation policy, her impact