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“Do you have a background in science?”

Posted by: Cate Setterfield, Posted on: 10 February 2017 - Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Latest Stories, Our People & Deep Dives, Specialism Deep Dives
Cate Setterfield outside Parliament House, Canberra

GSE member Cate Setterfield brilliantly exemplifies the inclusivity of the GSE profession by working in a science role without having a formal background in science.

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