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Legislative Council inquiry into nanotechnology in New South Wales
Published: Thursday 6 December 2007
The Standing Committee on State Development of New South Wales (Australia) is conducting a current Legislative Council inquiry into nanotechnology in its state. The Terms of Reference for the inquiry were referred by the Minister for Science and Medical Research, the Hon Verity Firth MP; they include:
a) current and future applications of nanotechnology for New South Wales industry and the New South Wales community,
b) the health, safety and environmental risks and benefits of nanotechnology,
c) the appropriateness of the current regulatory frameworks in operation for the management of nanomaterials over their life-cycle,
d) the adequacy of existing education and skills development opportunities related to nanotechnology,
e) the adequacy of the National Nanotechnology Strategy in the New South Wales context,
f) the level of community understanding of nanotechnology and options to improve public awareness of nanotechnology issues.
The closing date for submissions is Friday, the 28th March 2008.
Follow these links to download the Terms of Reference, or to obtain more information.