鈥淎ustralia needs a research system that supports our national interest and empowers our researchers to do their vital work,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.
鈥淭he recommendations put to government in the review led by Professor Margaret Sheil AO will help enable this, and we thank Minister Clare for listening and accepting these measures that put strong governance, peer review and genuine transparency back at the core of the ARC.
鈥淭his is vital to the smooth and effective running of our world-class university system.
鈥淲e look forward to the ARC Board strengthening the integrity of decision-making processes and fully support changes that limit interference and delay in the grants process.
鈥淭hese are game-changing steps to create a stronger, more stable environment for researchers to continue preparing Australia for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
鈥満诹侠纤净 will continue to engage with government on the finer details of the legislation as we move toward implementation.鈥
