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David Pocock applauds $387m in extra funding for CSIRO after tens of thousands sign petition

globalMay 9, 2026
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David Pocock applauds $387m in extra funding for CSIRO after tens of thousands sign petition
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The Albanese government will boost funding to CSIRO by $387.4m in a bid to meet the long-term costs of the national science agency.

It follows months of advocacy by scientists and staff after hundreds of job cuts and cost-cutting measures.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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