"It doesn't matter what disability you have, you can actually get in there and do amazing things" Renowned physicist Dr Cathy Foley chats about her role as Australia's next chief scientist and how she hasn't let dyslexia hold her back. | Sunrise

We’re proud and delighted to celebrate the appointment of our Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, as Australia’s next Chief Scientist. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister Karen Andrews made the announcement today. Cathy has been with CSIRO for nearly 36 years, starting out as a research scientist working with our manufacturing teams. She became our Chief Scientist in August 2018. Cathy's scientific excellence and influential leadership have been recognised with numerous awards and fellowship

Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM was Australia’s Chief Scientist for four years. Before being appointed as Australia’s Chief Scientist, she worked at the CSIRO as the agency’s Chief Scientist. Here’s what she has to say about nuclear energy. | Chris Bowen MP