Canberra, Friday 23 November 2001

Welcome to new Federal education minister

ANU has welcomed the appointment of Dr Brendan Nelson to the new Federal Cabinet post of Minister for Education, Training and Science.

Professor Ian Chubb, ANU's Vice-Chancellor, said he looked forward to working with Dr Nelson on the full range of education issues, especially the establishment of the University's new medical school.

Professor Chubb said he also welcomed Mr Peter McGauran as the Minister for Science.

"Dr Nelson and Mr McGauran are aware of the special national role of ANU in science research and in teaching and I am sure that we will have very cooperative and productive working relationships with them," Professor Chubb said.

"I am especially pleased that the Prime Minister has retained education as a Cabinet-rank ministry and that science will in this way be represented at the Cabinet table.

"Both are significant national policy areas that are important to the continuing development of Australia's economy and its competitive place in the world."

Professor Chubb said the University wished the previous Minister for Education, Dr Kemp, well in his new responsibilities as Minister for the Environment.

ANU looked forward to working with Dr Kemp on issues related to research and teaching on the environment, which were a particular strengths of the University recently recognized by the formation of its National Institute for the Environment.

For more information contact: Jim Mahoney, Director, Public Affairs, on W: 02 6125 2252 or mobile 0416 249 231.

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