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Professor Bob Williamson

Created	March 2008
Submitted	March 2008
Review Reference	24-Bob_Williamson
Location	Official Review submissions page
Discussion	AIC Submission Discussion
Authors	Professor Bob Williamson
Topics	Science, Research, Interdisciplinary cooperation, Research career path, World science organisations, Education, Infrastructure

This submission presents 13 ideas to the panel.

The government should increase the 2% budget for scientific research, especially when it is considered on a global context
Australia is experiencing a mineral boom and needs to invest in the future now
Improving education at every level is vital
Research between sectors and silos needs to be integrated
Research integration between sectors is even more important
Education and health should be supported using bipartisan, whole of Government and whole of country approaches. Initiatives coming out of the UK are an example of progress in this area.
The physical infrastructure of research facilities need further investment
Young scientists and engineers need to have clearer career paths in research
We need more support for all talented innovators. This means considering the likes of child care facilities and family-friendly policies.
SMEs have trouble accessing innovations schemes. A sliding scale offering more support at this end could be useful
The bureaucratic approaches encouraged by Government often limit the ability of industry and academia to implement innovative solutions
Public good should be reintroduced into the range of activities by which a CRC is assessed
The government needs to engage in “world” science projects and organisations

Link: http://www.innovation.gov.au/innovationreview/Documents/24-Bob_Williamson.pdf