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"Australia has committed to elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
knowledge as one of five national priorities in science and research.
This comes as part of the National Science Statement released on Monday by the
Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic. The statement signals the national
priorities that will shape investment and policy across research and
development over the next decade.
Australian research already punches above its weight. The statement notes we
produce 3.4% of the world’s research with just 0.33% of the world’s population.
So how can we accelerate our impact?
Indigenous knowledge systems are a national strength. The history of science on
this continent is extraordinary, yet we often fail to recognise the
sophisticated knowledges held by our First Nations peoples. Indigenous voices
must be at the table."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
