Farewell from Agency Head, Dr Megan Clark AC
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As 2020 draws to a close, a heartfelt thank you to Deputy Head, Anthony Murfett, the leadership team, everyone in the Agency, and to all those who have helped along the journey including our partners, collaborators and colleagues in the space sector. Your support has helped the establishment and growth of the Australian space industry over the last two and a half years.
During this time we have laid the groundwork for our mission to triple the size of the sector to $12 billion and create up to another 20,000 jobs in the decade to 2030. The support across the nation has provided continuous momentum on the path to achieving these goals, as well as communicating to the Australian public the profound benefits of space technologies and services to life on Earth.
We have so much to learn as we push the boundaries of our knowledge and ensure Australia is at the forefront of space developments. Australia’s space community has come a long way in a short period of time to show the world what the local sector can bring to the global stage. I am delighted that we are on track to meet the goals set by the Australian Government to deliver on the Civil Space Strategy, and I thank the industry for working with us on this journey.
I reflect back and hope we have laid a foundation the nation can be proud of in decades to come. I am optimistic about the future of the sector and the important role space will play in our nation’s future, including the recovery from COVID-19. I look forward to continuing to work across government, industry and the research sector as we grow and transform the civil space industry to lift the broader economy and inspire and improve the lives of Australians.
As I hand the keys to Enrico Palermo I know he is inheriting one of the most professional and committed space teams in the world and look forward to continue to support you all as Chair of the Advisory Board in 2021.
Dr Megan Clark AC
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