Science for Australia's future

A Gillard Labor Government's  aim is to increase awareness of science in the Australian community, build skills in science and technology, and support the efforts of Australia’s outstanding scientists to produce solutions for this country and the world. The pursuit of knowledge in all its forms– including in the social sciences and humanities– is the key to ensuring that Australia remains a high-tech, high-value producer paying good wages and offering a good standard of living. It will give us the savvy, creative and adaptable workforce we need to compete in a global economy increasingly demanding new technologies and ideas.

Science is important not just to our material wellbeing, but to every aspect of our lives– to our environment, to our health, to our understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe. Science will enable us to go on enjoying all the benefits of human ingenuity and modern industry, while conserving our resources and protecting our fragile planet. It is absolutely critical to Australia’s future.

 

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