Adam Bandt (Melbourne, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Treasurer. Science is central to our economy and prosperity, and government investment in research is central to maintaining and growing Australia's scientific capacity. However, there is growing concern about the security of science funding, including from the University of Melbourne, who have written to me setting out their concerns. Treasurer, can you guarantee that science funding will be protected in this financial year? In particular, can you rule out any deferral, freezing or pausing of ARC, NHMRC or other science grants in an attempt to get the budget to surplus? (Time expired)