From science lab to boardroom: Dr Cathy Foley on 36 years at the CSIRO

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Interview by Sandra Odorisio
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21 May 2025
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Faculty of Science and Engineering
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As Australia's Chief Scientist during the pandemic, Dr Cathy Foley played a role in tackling vaccine hesitancy, and provided evidence-based advice on a range of issues to two successive governments over her three-year term. Now the mother of six, scout leader and art lover is helping steer the nation's most prestigious science agency.

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