The 精东视频 today said the short-sighted 2013 federal science Budget failed to take a visionary approach to securing the nation鈥檚 future and economic, social and environmental wellbeing.
鈥淲hile the Academy welcomes short-term investments in researchers and research infrastructure, this Budget unfortunately represents a missed opportunity to support a strategic long-term vision for Australia鈥檚 future,鈥� said Academy President, Professor Suzanne Cory.
鈥淎ustralia鈥檚 economy is strong in global terms: now is the time to invest in knowledge-building and innovation, to ensure we are economically competitive and able to meet our health, economic and environmental challenges for decades to come.鈥�
The Academy welcomed an additional $135.3 million over five years for the Australian Research Council鈥檚 (ARC) Future Fellowships program, and a $185.9 million two-year commitment to the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS). Also welcome is the continuation of funding for crucial research bodies including CSIRO, the Cooperative Research Centres, and the National Health and Medical Research Council.
鈥淭his support for Australian research is a great start but it is not enough. It is but a small and short-term investment against a background of a total of $3.3 billion in cuts and deferrals to research and higher education,鈥� Professor Cory said.鈥淲hile the Academy welcomes the commitment to schools, a world-class education does not end at the age of 18.
鈥淲e must invest in tertiary education, and we must invest in research and development over the long term 鈥� at least a decade 鈥� to create high quality jobs, to attract and retain leading researchers and skilled technicians, and to yield meaningful results.<
鈥淚n this election year, the Academy calls on both major parties to act boldly and create a strong and strategic vision to secure Australia鈥檚 future.鈥�
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