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Justin Hendry

CSIRO’s chief scientist role faces uncertain future

The national science agency could axe its chief scientist role as part of a planned restructure that is expected to result in hundreds of jobs cuts.

CSIRO chief executive Doug Hilton on Monday revealed the agency is reviewing the coveted position, previously held by Professor Bronwyn Fox, to determine whether it still “makes sense”.

Professor Fox, who spent almost three years at the agency, will join the University of New South Wales as its new deputy vice-chancellor for research and enterprise later this month.

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