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Search underway for science leader to replace Cathy Foley
Australia’s chief scientist, Cathy Foley, has confirmed she is stepping down after four years in the role.
Foley became chief scientist at the beginning of 2021 and was reappointed to the position for a further one-year term in December 2023.