Chief Scientist Alan Finkel has been a bit quiet probably, CMM thought, working on another speech about the way the 17th century Swedish navy did not get scientific method, (CMM March 3 2016).
But he was out yesterday, about local manufacture of ventilators for COVID-19 treatment, which is now happening. It’s an example of Australian manufacturing continuing to “innovate and advance” he tweeted.
What he didn’t mention was his role in getting it going. Health Minister Greg Hunt did, back in March announcing Dr Finkel was leading work (CMM March 25).