Chief Scientist Ian Chubb's draft list of eight research priorities

By Nicky Phillips
Updated January 9 2015 - 10:08am, first published December 22 2014 - 1:19am
'Focusing our efforts': Chief Scientist Ian Chubb. Photo: Andrew Meares
'Focusing our efforts': Chief Scientist Ian Chubb. Photo: Andrew Meares

The country's leaders, top business advisers and science experts have approved a draft list of eight research priorities that will focus research and development effort on specific areas where Australia has a need or competitive edge.