Arthur Sinodinos (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the honourable senator for his follow-up question. The National Innovation and Science Agenda is an important part of the government's objectives. NISA provides $1.1 billion over the forward estimates to support science research and innovation. NISA includes significant investments over the longer term, including $1.5 billion over 10 years and ongoing support for the operations of our national collaborative research infrastructure. The $520 million is for the Synchrotron over 10 years.

Senator Sterle interjecting—

I will accompany you on a visit down there personally, Senator Sterle, or anybody else who wants to go. There is $294 million for the Square Kilometre Array over 10 years. These measures provide the incentive for science and industry to work together to commercialise our high-quality science and research in Australia for the benefit of Australians.