On Thursday 14 August 2025, Prof Haymet delivered a speech at the opening of the new CSIRO National Research Collections Australia facility in Canberra.

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On Saturday 9 August 2025, Australia's Chief Scientist, Prof Tony Haymet gave an interview on ABC Weekend Breakfast about the importance of National Science Week.

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On Tuesday 12 August, Prof Haymet delivered a pre-recorded video address for the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) 2025 Convention.

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On Tuesday 5 August, Australia's Chief Scientist, Prof Tony Haymet delivered a speech at the official launch of National Science Week 2025.

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On 16 May 2025, Prof Tony Haymet delivered a speech in Osaka to mark 45 years of Australia-Japan science and technology cooperation.

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Professor Haymet is an emeritus distinguished professor of oceanography. He has researched and taught for many years in Australia and in the United States, including as Established Chair of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Sydney.

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I’m delighted to be appointed as our new Chief Scientist for the next 3 years.

Professor Tony Haymet

Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, released a paper written that proposes a new skills and experience framework for researcher assessment. 

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A series of workshops led by Australia’s Chief Scientist in partnership with the CSIRO and other organisations. 

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