Governor-General attends science round table meeting

The Governor-General joined Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt, prominent Australian scientists and economists for a round table meeting held at Government House, Canberra, on how to capture the benefits of research in Australia.

Later, Ms Bryce and Professor Schmidt met a new generation of talented scientists from Australian universities and organisations and discussed their ambitions for the future of science.

The Governor-General commended their work and praised the continuing contributions they make to the field of science in Australia.