Government signals support for plan to boost economy with science and innovation

By Gareth Hutchens, Nicky Phillips
Updated February 18 2015 - 10:18am, first published 5:43pm
"When you looka t trends you start to see that science, technology, engineering and maths become critical for a country like us to respond to structural changes." Photo: Supplied
"When you looka t trends you start to see that science, technology, engineering and maths become critical for a country like us to respond to structural changes." Photo: Supplied

The federal government is showing signs of greater support for science after a new parliamentary secretary declared her backing for the chief scientist's recommendations to boost the economy through science and innovation.

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