Australian Government Announces Review of National Innovation System.Australian Innovation Minister announces innovation review ahead of the Australia Week innovation luncheon [New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of ] NEW YORK -- Australian Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr Kim John Carr (born July 2, 1955) has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian Senate since April 1993, representing the state of Victoria. He was elected to the Senate at the March 1993 election, and was due to take his seat on 1 July. , announced a wide ranging review of Australia's national innovation system. The establishment of the review recognises the vital role innovation plays in boosting productivity and international competitiveness, and underpins the newly elected Australian Government's commitment to fostering innovation across the economy and to ensure Australia reaches its full potential as a dynamic, internationally competitive and prosperous nation. "Innovation is critical to Australia's national future. Our prosperity, our economic strength and our ability to compete in the global economy, all depend on valuing innovation, harnessing its potential and putting it to work for the benefit of all Australians," said Senator Carr. Senator Carr sees that "in today's economy, innovation policy is industry policy." "In particular, we need to find ways to increase innovation performance across the economy, to ensure that business has better access to new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. and new technologies and to bridge the divide between industry and research." "In short, this review is about building a strong, robust and truly national innovation system to bolster Australia's innovation performance and boost productivity." The panel chair, Dr Terry Cutler, is a highly regarded expert on innovation and industry policy and currently a Director of CSIRO CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (Australia) and Chair of the Advisory Board for the Centre for Excellence for Creative Industries. The panel will consist of industry and academia representatives including Professor Mary O'Kane (Vice Chancellor vice chancellor n. Abbr. VC 1. A deputy or an assistant chancellor in a university. 2. A deputy to or a substitute for a head of state or an official bearing the title chancellor. 3. , Adelaide University); Dr Megan Clark (Vice President Technology, BHP Billiton); Professor Glyn Davis (Vice Chancellor, University of Melbourne
In 2006, Times Higher Education Supplement ranked the University of Melbourne 22nd in the world. Because of the drop in ranking, University of Melbourne is currently behind four Asian universities - Beijing University, ); Professor Steve Dowrick (School of Economics, Australian National University Australian National University, located in Canberra and state-sponsored, founded 1946 as Australia's only completely research-oriented university. Originally limited to graduate studies, it expanded in 1960, merging with Canberra University College (est. 1929). ); Dr Nicholas Gruen (CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Lateral Economics); Ms Narelle Kennedy (Chief Executive, Australian Business Foundation); Ms Catherine Livingstone (former Chair of CSIRO and Director, Macquarie Bank and Telstra); and Dr Jim Peacock (ex-officio, the Commonwealth Chief Scientist). A Green Paper will be released by the end of July 2008, to be followed by a White Paper response from the Australian Government. For more information on the review and the terms of reference Terms of reference allude to a mutual agreement under which a command, element, or unit exercises authority or undertakes specific missions or tasks relative to another command, element, or unit. Also called TORs. visit www.innovation.gov.au/innovationreview The announcement of the review coincides with the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research luncheon being held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York today. The Innovation Luncheon, "Australia: Leading Source of World Class Innovation" will celebrate Australia's innovation investment focus and showcase some leading US firms that have already tapped into Australian innovation including Chevron, Dow Chemical, Johnson & Johnson, and Boeing. About the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research www.innovation.gov.au The Australian Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR DIISR Department of Innovation Industry Science and Research (Australia) ) is responsible for the development and implementation of policies to deliver strong, innovative and competitive Australian industries. DIISR has dedicated staff in 18 offices across the world, including Europe, North America and Asia, to assist international companies build their business in Australia and offers investors comprehensive information on Australia's industry and innovation capabilities, free of charge. |
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