The Chief Scientist of South Australia is an independent advisory role to the Government of South Australia, providing advice to the Premier and Cabinet on matters of science, technology, innovation and research. The Chief Scientist chairs the South Australian Science Council and recommends to the government new members for the Council.
Incumbents Number Name start date end date 1 Max Brennan 2005 2008 2 Ian Chessell 2008 2010 3 Don Bursill 2011 2014 4 Leanna Read 2014 2018 5 Caroline McMillen 2018 2023Meet South Australia’s new Chief Scientist Government of South Australia, 19 April 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024. 6 Craig Simmons 2024New Chief Scientist for South Australia Media release, Government of South Australia, 15 April 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024. current
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