Australian science under strain
From The Science Show - Full Program Podcast by ABC Australia
May 1, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the mismatch between Australia's research potential and its funding, featuring insights from impacted scientists and a response from the science minister.
Australia’s research potential is not matched by funding. Belinda Smith speaks to scientists impacted and science minister Tim Ayres responds.
People in this episode
Host: Belinda Smith
Guest: Tim Ayres
Topics covered
- research funding
- scientific impact
- government response
- science policy
- Australian science
Keywords
- Australia
- research funding
- science minister
- scientists
- science policy
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Australia
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