Australia's Chief Scientist has initiated a workshop series, 'Quantum Meets...' with the first – Quantum Meets Resources – being held in Adelaide on 14 February 2024 with leaders in Australia's resource industry and quantum scientists.

On Monday 4 December, Dr Foley delivered a speech titled "Opportunities in quantum technologies: now, near term and in the future" at the International Conference on Quantum Energy in Melbourne.

The 16th meeting of the National Science and Technology Council was held in Canberra on 13 September 2023. The Prime Minister and Chair, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, opened the meeting.

'The Sydney Morning Herald' published an opinion piece by Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, on 15 November 2023.

This review, undertaken by the Australian Council of Learned Academies, sought to understand how research metrics influence the diversity of Australia’s research workforce, and shape research quality, outputs and impact. 

Dr Cathy Foley has released a media statement in association with her release of the Australian Council of Learned Academies report, 'Research Assessment in Australia: Evidence for Modernisation'.

Earlier this year Dr Foley attended the 2023 Quantum World Congress in Tyson, Virginia. Recordings of her keynote and a national quantum update are now available for viewing.

On Thursday 19 October, Dr Foley delivered a virtual speech titled "The case for more women in quantum" at IBM Quantum’s 'Quantum Invited Women Talks' series.

Dr Foley delivered a speech called "A time to commit: Making the most of Australia's strengths in the new economy" at the InnovationAus launch of the Capability Papers in Canberra on 19 October 2023.

On Tuesday 10 October, Dr Foley delivered a speech titled "Australia and Japan - enduring partners in science" at the Australia-Japan Business Co-operation Committee Joint Business Conference in Melbourne.