Research institutions and industry groups are lining up to assist a landmark review of the national R&D system, but are also urging the government not to delay immediate action as Australia slides behind other nations.
The research sector wants the review to drive better coordination across more than a dozen government portfolios involved in R&D, while industry is pushing for tax reforms that stop firms going offshore and breaking the innovation loop.
All the moves are on the table in a 12-month review — the first of its kind in almost 20 years — being led by tech sector veteran Robyn Denholm, who has big ambitions and a wide remit.
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