Ursula Stephens (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Colbeck for the opposition’s support for the Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2010. It is important that we continue to support the ongoing operations of the Australian Research Council and the three specific initiatives that will build Australia’s research capacity and promote research excellence. We are a nation that is seeking to support innovation in our research and development and I commend the bill to the Senate.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.