The wrong politic
It seems that Senator Carr didn't like the frank and fearless advice his public servants were offering him, and the Chief Scientist's position became untenable. Sure, you're not meant to offer that frank and fearless advice through the media, but what's the point of a having a chief scientist or indeed any publicly paid scientist if they're only allowed to tow the party line, and not allowed to tell the public what they need to know? We see this time and again. CSIRO researchers have been completely barred from making any public comments without going through the central media office. What's the use of public funding if the public research isn't allowed to be told?
Tony Rabbit wanted to remove the Chief Scientist's office because it was too political (I did read this in the SMH a few months ago, but can't find the cite). Senator Carr wanted to remove the officer because she was the wrong politic and was telling too much truth.
Tony Rabbit wanted to remove the Chief Scientist's office because it was too political (I did read this in the SMH a few months ago, but can't find the cite). Senator Carr wanted to remove the officer because she was the wrong politic and was telling too much truth.