No-one is owed a job in the highly competitive world we live in today. But it is in Australia's best interests to nurture the rich talents of our young scientists, because they are going to have a major influence in determining our country's future in the next century. Government, industry, research organisations and the scientists have to work on the solutions. There is a realisation that we need to change the way things are done. Our young scientists deserve better.
Research is only one option for young scientists.
There are exciting opportunities to apply science to the problems in environment, health, information technology and other areas. Minister Peter McGauran will answer questions from young scientists.