Science needs a global boost | The Australian

"Australian Academy of Science...president Suzanne Cory, told the HES while her organisation was not a member of the G8+ national science academies..., it echoed the academy's sentiments about education in Australia and elsewhere. "[The G8 statement] is aimed at all governments and I would like our government to continue working internationally to make sure that science is seen as a human right," Professor Cory said. The G8+ statement called on governments to expand programs for broadening scientific knowledge with their communities, support international open access to scientific literature and help developing country governments to prioritise acquiring and maintaining science education infrastructure and resources...."