Communique #7
Dear All
We have recently had confirmation from the Commonwealth that our extensive suite of contracts that we all worked on for the establishment of our new CRCSI have been approved by the Commonwealth and their funding of us can now commence!
In other developments…
1] GOVERNANCE
2] POSITIONS
3] ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2010
4] AUSTRALIAN SPACE ACTIVITIES SURVEY Read more…
Communique #6
Dear CRCSI-2 Colleagues and friends
On Christmas Eve I signed off on the start of CRCSI-2 in Canberra with the Acting General Manager of the CRC Program Cathy McKay. I presented to Cathy a complete set of signed Essential Participant Agreements and a complete set of Termination Deeds for CRCSI-1. CRCSI-1 officially ceased operation on 31 December 2009 and CRCSI-2 officially commenced on 1 January 2010 for a period of eight and a half years. Read more…
Communique #5
Dear CRCSI-2 participant and position holders
The November roadshow of 43pl-2 & CRCSI-2 briefing sessions explained the context of the various contracts; summarised progress to date and principles of CRCSI-2 operation; and discussed issues raised.
The 43pl-2 presentation can be viewed at http://crcsi2.com.au/43pl/43pl-2-roadshow-nov09/ and the CRCSI-2 presentation at http://crcsi2.com.au/
1] Contracts
2] Governance
3] Research Activities Read more…
Communique #4 (and Communique 43pl-2#6)
In the coming weeks there will be a series of 43pl-2 briefing sessions, and ‘whole of CRCSI-2′ discussion sessions. The initial timetable is below. The purpose of these sessions is to explain the contract signing requirements; to summarise progress to date and principles of CRCSI-2 operation; and to discuss any issues raised. As an outcome our participants will be aware of where the CRCSI-2 build is at; the next steps required; and the timing of our CRCSI-2 implementation. This is an important briefing session that will be of value to both management and technical staff.Please feel free to call me with any queries and pls rsvp as below. Mike Read more…
Communique #3
Letter to all CRCSI-2 participant personnel …
Progress report on creation of CRCSI-2
I am writing to you in my capacity as Chair of the Steering Committee for CRCSI-2 to update you on progress.
Minister Carr approved the establishment of CRCSI-2 on 6 August 2009. Approval was granted for the CRCSI-2 proposal as submitted at the time of application. But the Commonwealth funding was $8.0 million less than requested, which means the total cash budget will now be $60.6 million. This change will require careful planning and adjustment to the range of activities for the CRC in order to meet it original objectives. Read more…