Mark Furner (Queensland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I thank the minister for that informative response. I ask a further supplementary question. Can the minister explain to the Senate why new investments in research and innovation were such an important part of last month’s budget? How can these investments help shield Australia from the global recession and prepare the country for the better times ahead? What specific role will the Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme play in this process?