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The Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council - First Meeting

Friday, 29 May 1998, 8:45 am to 12:30 pm
Cabinet Room, Parliament House, Canberra

Edited versions of the papers presented to the meeting are now available. These papers were prepared by independent working groups and the views expressed in them are those of Working Group members, not necessarily those of the Australian Government.

University-industry linked research in Australia PDF Document (55.77 KB)

Profiting from the biotechnology revolution PDF Document (31.07 KB)

Reports on working groups examining:

priority issues in science and technology (20.41 KB)
the nexus between science and its applications (31.01 KB)
opportunities to develop a vibrant Australian software industry (29.53 KB)

A summary version of the discussion at the meeting PDF Document (14.04 KB) is provided for the information of members of the public, and the science, technology, education and business community. Please contact the PMSEIC Secretariat through the email address below if you require additional material.

The Prime Minister issued a press release, Beyond the Clever Country External Site , on 29 May 1998.