Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

Once again I thank Senator McEwen for her question. Investing in these new facilities not only is supporting biomedical research and innovation but also is creating jobs in South Australia. These jobs in the facilities we will create, together with the students and the staff they will attract, will support South Australia's economic growth into the future.

In the 2013-14 budget the Gillard government has committed $321 million to continuing support for Australian research. We have committed $185 million over two years to continue the national collaborative research and infrastructure strategy. These NCRIS projects support important research that will benefit future generations. We have also committed $135 million over five years to extend the Future Fellowships scheme.