Australia’s science and technology diplomacy fund looks set to be narrowed by the Albanese government after already being cut in last year’s Budget, with its key grants stream sitting in limbo since 2022.
Science minister Ed Husic hinted at the changes last week while addressing regional leaders but then held back the news. He’s now expected to make an announcement in coming weeks.
The changes are understood to be a narrowing of which international partners will be eligible for joint research project grants from the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund, as the government focuses on closer regional ties.
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